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Notes from article - Nail Polish manufacturers remove potentially harmful chemicals

By Simon Pitman, 30-Aug-2006

Three major nail varnish manufacturers say they will begin removing chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects from their formulations, lobbyists at The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics claim.

The move is the result of a long-standing campaign by the lobby group that has targeted specific brands of nail varnish that are said to contain ingredients including phthalates, formeldahyde and toluene - ingredients that have all been scientifically linked to health-related conditions in humans.

OPI and Orly have said they would remove DBP from their products but would continue to use toluene. Likewise OPI still uses formaldehyde in some nail products.

The campaigners have pointed out that the three ingredients are on California's Prop. 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

Work Cited

Simon Pitman, “ Nail Polish manufacturers remove potentially harmful chemicals,” Formulation & Science 30-Aug-2006, Cosmetic Design, Homepage, 2000/2010 http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Formulation-Science/