Polyamide 12
PA 12Nylon 12
Plasticizer
Nylon 12 is a type of plastic that is often used in food packaging, such as containers and wrappers. It's also used in some medical devices and implants because it's strong and resistant to chemicals.
Moderate Concern
Source: EFSA assessment
The concern with nylon 12 is that it can leach chemicals into food, especially when it's heated or exposed to fat.
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Alternative fatty food simulants and diffusion kinetics of nylon 12 food packaging.
Stoffers NH, Dekker M, Linssen JP
2003
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Last updated: May 16, 2026