Nailtiques Nail Protein, Formula 3 (0 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NAILTIQUES NAIL PROTEIN, FORMULA 3 (0 FORMULATION)

last updated: 11/30/99 brand: nailtiques by Nailtiques Cosmetics Corp.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

75%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

Ingredients in this product are linked to:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Toluene, Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide Formaldehyde Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Phthalate, Acrylic Resin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Calcium, Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Protein, D & C Violet No. 2.

Directions from packaging: Mix well before using. Keep at room temperature. Application and removal of nail protein. Application: 1. Turn bottle upside down and roll between the palms of your hands to blend ingredients. This will prevent air bubbles which could prevent nail protein from adhering properly to the nail. 2. Apply one thin coat of nail protein. For best results, wash nails with soap and water to assure the nail is free from any substances (oil, creme, etc.), which may prevent you nail protein from adhering properly. 3. Allow hands to lay flat for 30 seconds to allow the protein to set and prevent it from rolling onto the cuticle. 4. Per your prescribed instructions, reapply over existing coats of protein and/or color polish. Removal: 1. Remove nail protein with non-acetone remover. 2. Wash nails thoroughly with soap and water prior to application. Formula 3 Care: Apply as a base coat followed by nail polish. When polish is thoroughly dry, apply as a top coat followed by an additional coat every other day. Remove weekly. If wearing polish, apply every other day.

Warnings from packaging: Do not apply more than one coat of nail protein per day. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat or flame.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
TOLUENE	10	54%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BENZENE), Occupational hazards
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE	10	49%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ETHYL ACETATE	4	78%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
D&C VIOLET 2 D & C VIOLET NO 2	2	71%	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ACRYLIC RESIN	4	72%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN	4	72%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
CALCIUM	2	80%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROLYZED KERATIN	2	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
HYDROLYZED PROTEIN	1	94%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
NITROCELLULOSE	1	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GELATIN	1	88%	none identified
BUTYL ACETATE	1	78%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards

Cancer*

*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		D&C VIOLET 2
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOLUENE, ETHYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		TOLUENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, GELATIN
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ETHYL ACETATE

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Violation of industry recommendations - Unsafe for use in cosmetics		TOLUENE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		HYDROLYZED KERATIN
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel		TOLUENE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE

Neurotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		TOLUENE
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity	products for use on skin	CALCIUM
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		TOLUENE
Known human immune system toxicant		TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ACRYLIC RESIN

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, CALCIUM

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ETHYL ACETATE, ACRYLIC RESIN, TOLUENE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM, ETHYL ACETATE, GELATIN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		HYDROLYZED PROTEIN
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		BUTYL ACETATE

Ecotoxicology*

*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TOLUENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TOLUENE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BUTYL ACETATE
Classified as irritant		CALCIUM, ETHYL ACETATE

Data gaps*

*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Insufficient data to determine safety		TOLUENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		TOLUENE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product		TOLUENE, ETHYL ACETATE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, BUTYL ACETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN, GELATIN, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, CALCIUM, ACRYLIC RESIN

Occupational hazards*

*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TOLUENE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		DIBUTYL PHTHALATE