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2. Study finds toxic chemicals in nail polish can seep into your ...

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   TPHP is often found in plastics and flame retardants, and nail polish-makers add the chemical to boost durability and flexibilty. The study's 26 participants showed a 700 percent increase, on ...

3. Nail salons are a hotbed of toxic chemical exposure. Workers ...

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   A 2012 study in the Journal of Law and Policy that examines working conditions in nail salons notes there were indications that prolonged exposure to phthalates, the type of chemical used in some ...

4. Occupational hazards of human nail dust - Wikipedia

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   The use of podiatry drills, in the absence of engineering controls and personal protective equipment, is an occupational hazard to the healthcare provider.Nail dust collected during foot care procedures performed in office settings has been found to contain keratin, keratin hydrolysates, microbial debris, and viable fungal elements, including dermatophytes (most commonly Trichophyton rubrum ...

5. Nail polish - Wikipedia

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   Nail polish remover is an organic solvent that may also include oils, scents, and coloring. Nail polish remover packages may include individual felt pads soaked in remover, a bottle of liquid remover used with a cotton ball or cotton pad, or a foam-filled container into which one inserts a finger and twists it until the polish comes off. The ...

6. Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care ...

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   The more nail polish remover that enters the hydrosphere will increase the concentration of acetone and then increase the concentration of the solution created when acetone and water bonds. If enough nail polish remover is disposed, it can reach the lethal dose level for aquatic life. Nail polish remover can also enter the lithosphere by ...

7. Experts warn of ‘life-long’ effects of nail gel polish

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8. Dibutyl phthalate - Wikipedia

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   The use of this substance in cosmetics, including nail polishes, is banned in the European Union under Directive 76/768/EEC 1976. [13] The use of DBP has been restricted in the European Union for use in children's toys since 1999. [14] An EU Risk Assessment has been conducted on DBP and the outcome has now been published in the EU Official Journal.

9. The hidden dangers of acrylic nails and why you might ... - AOL

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   Take a look below at the hidden dangers of getting acrylics and be aware the next time you head to the salon for that filling! ... The hard-to-clean area underneath your nail may cause your nails ...