What is the NOAEL for Policapram (Nylon 6)?
Policapram (Nylon 6) has 8 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 14GUK8I73Z UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
IARC Group 3
Cosmetic Ingredient
Policapram (Nylon 6)
Also known as: P 6, 6-Aminohexanoic acid homopolymer, Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one homopolymer, Itamide S, Itamide 250 (+12 more)
CAS 25038-54-4
Policapram (Nylon 6) (CAS 25038-54-4) is a chemical substance; key hazard signal: IARC Group 3. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, IARC.
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
8
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
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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
20 fields
Name
Policapram (Nylon 6)
CAS Number
25038-54-4
DTXSID
DTXSID6049694
Synonyms
P 66-Aminohexanoic acid homopolymerHexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one homopolymerItamide SItamide 250Itamide 250GItamide 350Kaprolon BNylon A1035SFOrgamid rmnocdPA 6Plaskin 8200
IARC Carcinogen Classification
Carcinogenic hazard classification from IARC monograph evaluations.
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IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
1 records
| Group | Meaning | Evaluated | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 3 | Not classifiable | 1987 | 19, Sup 7 |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
60 records
Viscosity modifierFillerOpaciferBinderDye
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
3 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Europe; Toys and children's products | Danish EPA | Danish EPA |
| 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 8 of 8 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14GUK8I73Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 14GUK8I73Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 14GUK8I73Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 14GUK8I73Z | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 3 | IARC group | IARC carcinogenicity classification | - | - | IARC Monographs |
| 3 | IARC group | IARC carcinogenicity classification | - | - | IARC Monographs |
| 3 | IARC group | IARC carcinogenicity classification | - | - | IARC Monographs |
| 3 | unitless | IARC group | - | - | NTP_ICE_cancer |
Showing 8 of 8 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
permitted
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-
Category
Rheology Modifiers
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Policapram (Nylon 6)?
Policapram (Nylon 6) appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), Europe; Toys and children's products, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Policapram (Nylon 6) a carcinogen according to IARC?
Policapram (Nylon 6) is classified by IARC as Group 3 — not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (evaluated 1987). Source: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans.
Is Policapram (Nylon 6) used in cosmetics?
Yes, Policapram (Nylon 6) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name NYLON-6. 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 Policapram (Nylon 6) come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, IARC Monographs, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Policapram (Nylon 6) used outside industrial chemicals?
Policapram (Nylon 6) also appears in cosmetics databases.