Polyamide-5
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyamide-5 is the polymer formed by the reaction of caprolactam, laurylactam, stearyl urea caprolactam and ethylene bis-stearamide
What does it do?
Polyamide-5 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Polyamide-5 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 Polyamide-5?
Polyamide-5 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyamide-5 is the polymer formed by the reaction of caprolactam, laurylactam, stearyl urea caprolactam and ethylene bis-stearamide
Is Polyamide-5 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyamide-5 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyamide-5 do in cosmetic products?
Polyamide-5 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Polyamide-5?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyamide-5 is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010