Allowed in EU

Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt

A cosmetic ingredient used as opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Reaction product of Nylon-12 with an aromatic sulfonic acid

What does it do?

Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Opacifying

    makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent

EU regulatory status

Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt?

Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Reaction product of Nylon-12 with an aromatic sulfonic acid

Is Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt do in cosmetic products?

Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: opacifying.

What is the CAS number of Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt is 367952-88-3.

Related ingredients

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010