Many scientists feel the ingredient is safe however, a number of American polish manufacturers have taken the chemical out of their formulations. Replacements for this ingredient are many and varied common ones include a combination of trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate and triphenyl phosphate.Ĭamphor - an ingredient that increases flexibility and comes from the camphor tree.ģ. PIGMENTS are used to create the color of each polish. A combination of naturally occurring and manufactured pigments are blended together to create varying shades. Mica - a natural pigment that gives a shimmery look. Silica - a thickening agent that prevents premature settling of pigments and lowers the gloss of polish. Titanium Dioxide - an ingredient used to increase the opacity or “coverage” of polish often used as a white pigment.īismuth Oxychloride - a special effect pigment that adds a pearlescent shimmer.Ĭitric Acid - a stabilizing agent produced from the fermentation of sugar cane and used to control the color of the pigment.Ĥ. SOLVENTS help make the polish spreadable. 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). Many nail products contain potentially harmful ingredients, but are allowed on the market because they are safe when used as directed.
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