Fashion nails products can include a variety of chemicals that can affect worker health. Some nail products and polishes may contain toxic chemicals, such as formaldehyde, toluenesulfonamide-formaldehyde resin, and methacrylates, which can lead to adverse health effects. Here are some positive and negative aspects of nail products:
Positive:
- Some nail polishes are marketed as "non-toxic" or "five-free," meaning they do not contain certain harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde resin, and camphor.
Negative:
- Nail products can contain harmful chemicals that can be absorbed into the body and cause negative health effects.
- Workplace exposure to chemicals in nail polish and glue can pose a real threat to nail technicians.
- Artificial nails, also known as fake nails, can cause infections and other health hazards if not applied or removed properly.
Ingredients or materials:
- Chemicals that may be found in nail products include formaldehyde, toluenesulfonamide-formaldehyde resin, methacrylates, and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) .
- Some nail products may contain harmful substances such as toluenesulfonamide-formaldehyde resin and methacrylates.
- Artificial nails can be made from a variety of materials, including acrylic, gel, and silk.
