It is difficult to provide specific information about a nail product from 2010 without knowing the brand or type of product. However, the search results provide general information about nail product ingredients and safety concerns.
Ingredients or Materials
- Nail products can contain harmful ingredients such as toluenesulfonamide-formaldehyde resin, methacrylates, and phthalates.
- Artificial nails are composed primarily of acrylic polymers and are made by reacting together acrylic monomers, such as ethyl methacrylate monomer, with acrylic.
- Some nail products contain resins that form a strong coating on the nails, rather than hardening the nails themselves. For example, toluene sulfonamide/formaldehyde resin (TSFR) is used in some nail polishes to make the coating tough and resilient.
- The labels of all cosmetics, whether marketed to consumers or salons, must include a warning statement whenever necessary or appropriate to prevent a health hazard that may occur with use of the product.
Positive
- Nail products can be used safely by following labeled directions and paying attention to any warning statements.
Negative
- Some nail ingredients are harmful when swallowed, but not when used on the nails, because the nail is a barrier, which prevents absorption.
- There are health concerns associated with some nail product ingredients, such as allergic contact dermatitis and potential carcinogenic effects.
- Nail salon workers may be exposed to harmful chemicals in nail products, and it is important for them to take precautions to protect their health.
In summary, nail products can contain harmful ingredients, and it is important to use them safely by following labeled directions and paying attention to any warning statements. Some nail product ingredients can have negative health effects, and nail salon workers may be particularly at risk for exposure to harmful chemicals.
