They keep the ingredients consistently dissolved in the polish during application, but slowly evaporate away after the polish has been applied. Solvents evaporate at different rates, so many solvents are used together to create an ideal evaporation time.Įthyl Alcohol - a solvent used to dissolve the ingredients in the polish.

Isopropyl Alcohol - a solvent that helps prevent a possible explosion of nitrocellulose during shipment and storage also used in rubbing alcohol and antibacterial gels.Įthyl Acetate - a solvent that is manufactured from acetic acid (vinegar) and ethanol, and has a fruity odor.

Propyl Acetate - a solvent manufactured from acetic acid and a mixture of propene and propane gases. This solvent evaporates the second fastest.īutyl Acetate - a solvent manufactured from acetic acid and butanol, both of which can be produced via fermentation. Toluene- a solvent that controls the evaporation rate and the smoothness of the final coating this solvent has encountered controversy because many feel it can cause liver and nervous system damage, while many others feel these fears are irrational and unfounded.

Many polish manufacturers have removed this from their formulations. Stearalkonium Bentonite - a thickening agent that controls flow during application and helps prevent rapid settling of pigments.īenzophenone-1 - a UV-absorber that prevents color changes of the polish while in the bottle.ĭimethicone - a “drying agent” used to speed the drying of nail polish usually the main ingredient found in nail polish dryers.It is important to use nail products safely, following labeled directions and paying attention to any warning statements. Reporting Adverse Nail Product Reactions.Toluene in Nail Polishes and Other Nail Products.Phthalates in Nail Polishes and Other Nail Products.Methacrylate Monomers in Artificial Nails ('Acrylics').Formaldehyde in Nail Hardeners and Nail Polishes.Acetonitrile in Artificial Nail Removers.The following information answers common questions about some nail products and ingredients. Nail products for both home and salon use are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), these products are generally regulated as cosmetics. Nail products intended to treat medical problems, such as nail fungus, are drugs. The information on this page is about nail products that are cosmetics. To learn more about the differences between cosmetics and drugs, see “Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug, or Both? (Or Is It Soap?)'.īy law, nail products sold in the United States must be safe for consumers when used according to directions on the label, or in the usual or customary way (see Key Legal Concepts: Interstate Commerce, Adulteration and Misbranding). The materials we work with are somewhat delicate and must be handled with reasonable care.Many nail products contain potentially harmful ingredients, but are allowed on the market because they are safe when used as directed. Your email address will not be published. If youve already done that, your item hasnt arrived, or its not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. We generally ship quickly, using United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Shipping method, but reserve the right to use any available means of shipping. This polish has a nice color, but requires one too many coats to achieve the desired color. US & Canandian customers: Please allow 10 days for shipping. Do I need to say more about how much I adore this shade and nail paint? Sally Hanson will always be the best and well known nail brand with some great publicity. I am happy that I picked it for it is such a happy-go-lucky shade which goes with any outfit, any weather and every occasion any day/night party/casual occasion. My nails were very damaged and this helped repair them. I totally love its unique yet simple packaging. Well, apart from these minor cons, I dont regret my purchase. I am not into glitter makeup much, but I love my glitter nails. I definitely recommend this shade to every glitter lover gal.

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