What is the danger of Formaldehyde in nail polish?

Answer 1

In 1987 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified Formaldehyde as 2A "probable human carcinogen" for a rare form of nasal cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has similarly classified Formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen under conditions of unusually high or prolonged exposure.

In fact, formaldehyde is not typically added directly to cosmetics and personal care products, other than as a component of some nail hardening products. Therefore, Formaldehyde is not inhaled. Some ingredients release very small amounts of Formaldehyde into the product as needed to protect against the growth of bacteria.

Regarding inhalation of large amounts of Formaldehyde, IARC considered new studies again in 1995 and maintained the rating at 2A. In 2004, IARC convened a Working Group of scientists to review all available scientific data. The Working Group voted to recommend reclassification of Formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen. The IARC Working Group based its reclassification decision on new information from studies of persons exposed to Formaldehyde, which in its view provided sufficient evidence to establish that exposure to Formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal cancer in humans under certain circumstances. It also found strong evidence of a link between Formaldehyde and leukemia, though the evidence was not sufficient to establish a causal relationship.

It is important to recognize, however, that the IARC Working Group's reclassification decision appears to have been based on findings for Formaldehyde at high concentrations with exposure to gaseous Formaldehyde such as those seen in industrial settings. These exposures do not occur in cosmetic and personal care products.

Answer 2

Formeldehyde - is found in hail hardeners, not nail polish.

Other chemicals found in some nail polish you may wish to avoid are;

Toulene - most commonly found in paint thinners, it is a neurotoxin, which can interfere with neurons. Neurons are cells found in the nervous system and bgrain.

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE (DBP) - This chemical is known to cause a birth defect, loss of pregnancy and pregnancy complications. It is manly used as a plasticizer in PVC to make tubes, hoses, cables etc.

CAMPHOR - Scientifically known as C10H160, it is a waxy substance which contains turpentine oil. Research has shown it can cause headaches, headaches, skin irritation and stomach aches.

It is best to look for natural nail polish or ones which are free of the three mentioned above.

Answer 3

dangers in formaldehyde in nail harders is if it becomes in contact with mouth

Answer 4

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