Synonym(s)
2-H-Azepin-2-ones; CAS number: 25038-74-8; hexahydro-; homopolymer
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Nylon refers to a polyamide (a polymer of carboxylic acids and amines). Nylon-11 is used in cosmetic formulations. The polymer acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and swelling agent (decreases the bulk density of cosmetic products).
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