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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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
Ingredients from packaging: Nails: ABS Plastic. Nail Glue: Ethyl Cyanoacrylate; Polymethyl Methacrylate
Warnings from packaging: EYE IRRITANT. Bonds skin and eyes in seconds. If skin bonding occurs, DO NOT PULL; peel apart gently using acetone or nail polish remover. If eye contact occurs, flush immediately with water. SEE PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. Avoid contact with fabrics as skin burns may occur. Do not use on nails that are infected, damaged, thin or weak. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE ETHYL CYANOACRYLATE | 5 | 79% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE | 1 | 89% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
*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 - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE |
*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 | ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE |
*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) |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE |
*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) |
| Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE |
*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 irritant | ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE |
*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 | ETHYL-2-CYANOACRYLATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE |
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