NYLON-6 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
NYLON-6
Safety grade: A
Nylon-6 is a synthetic plastic material made in laboratories. In cosmetics, it's used as a fine powder that adds texture and thickness to products.
This ingredient thickens cosmetic formulas and adds volume or body to products while helping to control their consistency and spreadability.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Viscosity Controlling ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C