NAILTIQUES NAIL PROTEIN FORMULA 2 PLUS
last updated: 06/18/09 brand: nailtiques by Nailtiques Cosmetics Corp.
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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, Endocrine disruption, 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 Protein, Calcium, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Gelatin, D&C Violet No. 2.
Directions from packaging: Mix well before using. Keep at room temperature. Apply one coat without nail polish. Re-apply every day over existing coats for several weeks. Remove as necessary (3 to 4 days) with Nailtiques Non-Acetone Remover.
Warnings from packaging: 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 | 2 | 71% | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN | 4 | 72% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ACRYLIC RESIN | 4 | 72% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CALCIUM | 2 | 80% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HYDROLYZED KERATIN | 2 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| HYDROLYZED PROTEIN | 1 | 94% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| 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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TOLUENE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | GELATIN | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Possible human developmental toxicant | TOLUENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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 government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | TOLUENE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | HYDROLYZED KERATIN | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Unsafe for use in cosmetics | TOLUENE |
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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, ETHYL ACETATE, TOLUENE | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | BUTYL ACETATE |
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) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | 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 |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | TOLUENE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TOLUENE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CALCIUM, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | D&C VIOLET 2 |
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) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | NITROCELLULOSE, D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | ACRYLIC RESIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | TOLUENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE |
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, GELATIN, ETHYL ACETATE, CALCIUM, BUTYL ACETATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | HYDROLYZED PROTEIN |
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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | D&C VIOLET 2, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, NITROCELLULOSE | |
| 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) |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | TOLUENE, BUTYL ACETATE |
| Classified as irritant | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, CALCIUM |
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 | DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOLUENE | |
| 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, BUTYL ACETATE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, GELATIN, 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 |
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