Hazardous Chemicals Found in Salon Products

Products used in nail salons can contain many chemicals that can have serious health effects. 

• Nail Polish and Nail Polish Remover: contain Acetone and Butyl Acetate, Dibutyl phthalate, Ethyl acetate, Isopropyl acetate, which cause headaches; dizziness; and irritated eyes, skin, mouth and throat. Also contain Toluene, which additionally causes damage to liver and kidneys; and harm to unborn children during pregnancy
• Fingernail glue remover: contains Acetonitrileh and this entails irritated nose, throat and breathing problems, nausea; vomiting, and exhaustion.
• Artificial Nail Liquids: contain Ethyl methacrylathe and this can be the culprit of asthma; irritated eyes, skin, nose, and mouth; difficulty concentrating. Pregnant women should be wary that this may affect their child.
• Nail hardener: contains Formaldehyde, which can cause cancer as well as difficulty breathing, including coughing, asthma-like attacks, wheezing, allergic reactions, irritated eyes, skin, and throat
• Nail Primer: contains Methacrylic acid. This has been shown to cause skin burns, is an irritant to eyes, skin, nose, mouth, and throat. High concentrations can cause difficulty breathing.
• Disinfectants: contain Quaternary ammonium compounds (disinfectants). This may cause asthma and is an irritant to your skin and nose