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Nitrocellulose is the basis for nail polish--it's what's left behind on your nails after it dries.

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The chemical equation for the ingredients in nail polish, nitrocellulose, and plasticizer, is not a simple equation, as it involves more complex interactions and polymer formations. Nitrocellulose is a polymer made from cellulose nitrate, while plasticizers are compounds added to make the nitrocellulose flexible and adhesive. Together, they form a film that provides the desired properties to nail polish.


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What was the first nail polish made of?

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