NAIL MAGIC NAIL STRENGTHENER & CONDITIONER (2005 FORMULATION)
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Nail Magic by Melvco
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: NITROCELLULOSE, AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, FORMALIN, PLASTICISERS, RESINS, ESTERS OF ACETIC ACID, ALCOHOLS AND PROTEINS.
Directions from packaging: Please follow directions for best results. Shake bottle thoroughly. Clean nails with polish remover. Apply Nail Magic as a base coat. Apply your selected color polish. Apply Nail Magic as a top coat. If using Nail Magic only, apply two thin coats. Use Nail Magic twice weekly for the first eight weeks. Once each week thereafter, to keep your nails strong and beautiful. Apply Nail Magic to the nail surface only. Keep away from cuticle and skin areas, as it may cause irritation.
Warnings from packaging: Flammable. Keep away from open flame. Keep out of the reach of children. If you are allergic to this product, stop using it immediately. Keep away from cuticle and skin areas, as it may cause irritation.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) | 10 | 47% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED ALCOHOLS | 5 | 71% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS RESINS | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| NITROCELLULOSE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ACETIC ACID ESTERS ESTERS OF ACETIC ACID | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PLASTICISERS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
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) |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Known human carcinogen | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) |
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) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Human developmental toxicant - moderate evidence | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) |
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) |
| Recommendation to minimize use in cosmetics - Keep concentration to minimum: warning from industry safety panel | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) |
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) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) |
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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN), FRAGRANCE |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ALCOHOL DENATURED, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, FRAGRANCE |
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 | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN), ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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 low doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PLASTICISERS, FRAGRANCE, NITROCELLULOSE, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, ACETIC ACID ESTERS | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PROTEIN |
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 high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) |
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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Cancer - moderate evidence - immune system | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) |
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