Reference summary — not medical advice or a personal risk estimate.
Nail polish
Coloured coatings for fingernails and toenails; solvent-based formulas can contain toluene, formaldehyde, and phthalates.
Also known as: nail lacquer
IARC-classified factors documented in this product
- Contains · Source: EPA CPDat
Formaldehyde is a common ingredient in nail polish; concentrations regulated in EU and California.
- Contamination · Source: EPA CPDat
Trace solvent contaminant found in some formulations.
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