What is the NOAEL for Nylon 12?
Nylon 12 has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 446U8J075B UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Nylon 12
Also known as: Nylon 12 pellets 5mm, POLY[IMINO(1-OXO-1,12-DODECANEDIYL)], (NYLON 12 CHIPS), 0estamid X 4887, POLYAMIDE12, Poli [imino (1-oxo-1 ,12-dodecanediil)] (+3 more)
CAS 24937-16-4
Nylon 12 (CAS 24937-16-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
11 fields
Name
Nylon 12
CAS Number
24937-16-4
DTXSID
DTXSID3040803
Synonyms
Nylon 12 pellets 5mmPOLY[IMINO(1-OXO-1,12-DODECANEDIYL)], (NYLON 12 CHIPS)0estamid X 4887POLYAMIDE12Poli [imino (1-oxo-1 ,12-dodecanediil)]ω-Laurolactam polymer, SRUPolyamide P-12UNII-446U8J075B
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
13 records
FillerOpaciferViscosity modifierConductive agentHardener
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
2 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 446U8J075B | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 446U8J075B | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 446U8J075B | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| >2000 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
0.01% w/w
Category
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Nylon 12?
Nylon 12 appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Nylon 12 used in cosmetics?
Yes, Nylon 12 is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Nylon-12. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Nylon 12 come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Nylon 12 used outside industrial chemicals?
Nylon 12 also appears in cosmetics databases.