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Is nail polish a substance

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

nail polish is not a pure substance but it is a mixture because it is made up of multiple materials like film forming agents, resins and platicizers, solvents and colouring agents.

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∙ 14y ago

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Is nail polish a mixture or substance?

Mixture.

What is nail polish for?

nail polish is a substance applied to fingernails and toenails to improve the appearance of the nails and also to help protect the nails.

When nail polish is dissolved in acetone which substance is the solute and which is the solent?

the solvent in mainly Ethyl Acetate and the solute is ... I actually don't know. Mabe Google it.

What is nail polish used for?

Nail polish is a substance applied to fingernails and toenails to improve the appearance of the nails and also to help protect the nails.

What is the solute in nail polish?

The solution in fingernail polish is acetone the substance dissolved in the acetone is the solute

Which potentially dangerous chemicals are allowed to be in nail polish if any?

A dangerous chemical allowed in the US to be in nail polish is dibutyl phthalate (DBP), the substance that makes fingernail polish dry to a smooth varnish.

Why cant rubbing alcohol take off nail polish?

Neither ethanol nor isopropanol (the main ingredients of rubbing alcohols) are good solvents for the solid plastic material (nitrocellulose, or guncotton, and related cellulose esters) in nail polish. A good solvent is a substance that effectively dissolves (or in our case, removes) another substance. Acetone, however, is a very good solvent for nitrocellulose. That's why acetone is the basis of nail polish remover.

Is food safe when wearing nail polish that peels during food preparation?

Food is not safe when handling food while wearing nail polish. Nail polish is a toxic substance that should stay away from food at all times. It is better to wear gloves.

What does a clear polish do?

Clear nail polish is a special coat of nail polish to protect the other coat of nail polish

What are fish scales used for?

In cosmetics, some lipsticks and nail polish contain fish scales. Pearlesence, which is a silvery substance in fish scales, gives lipsticks and nail polish a shimmery appearance.

What are fish scales used?

In cosmetics, some lipsticks and nail polish contain fish scales. Pearlesence, which is a silvery substance in fish scales, gives lipsticks and nail polish a shimmery appearance.

What is fizz nail polish?

Fizz nail polish is not a different type of nail polish, its just the Companys Name (the Company produces the fizz nail polish).

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