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| Nail Art |
Nail art is an essential part of the fashion for looking so
beautiful. Different people do various type of nail art and it becomes possible
with proper nail polish. There are hundreds of different verities of nail
polish. Everybody (females) has different choice of nail polish which make them
to be looked more beautiful. Every female chose their nail polish according to
the quality, smell, brand and most importantly color which will match or will
be the best option with their outfits.
Almost all the people know the brand and quality of nail
polish but have no idea what is nail polish made out of they are using. Today
we are going to discuss what chemicals and solvents etc are using to make a
nail polish.
Chemical Composition of Nail Polish.
1.
Polymers:
The combination of Nitrocellulose and butyl acetate or ethyl acetate
made a basic clear nail polish. Typically all nail polish contains Tosylamide/Formaldehyde
Resin (TSF Resin) and Nitrocellulose which work together for the characteristics
of producing shiny surface and strong adhesion.
2.
Film Formers:
It make a smooth surface on a coat
of nail polish.
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3.
Plasticizers:
Plasticizers are the film formers and
resins which increase the durability and flexibility of the nail polish. This
keep the polish strong and reduce the chance to be cracked or chipped.
4.
Pigments:
These are the chemicals which add colors to the polish. Mostly iron
dioxide and other colorants used for adding color. For shiny look Mica, for thickness
Silica, for increasing the opacity Titanium Dioxide, for pearlescent shimmer Bismuth
Oxychloride and Citric acid as a stabilizing agent is used.
Other Common Pigments:
Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
D & C Red #6 Barium Lake
D & C Red #7 Calcium Lake
FD & C Yellow #5 Aluminum Lake
CI 777266
CI 77891
CI 15880
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| Different Colors of Nail Polish |
5.
Solvents:
For keeping the ingredients solved
consistently solvents are used. These Solvents evaporate slowly when the polish
has been used. Some of the solvents which evaporates and help in drying the
polish after using.
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethyl Acetate
Propyl Acetate
Butyl Acetate
Toluene
Stearalkonium Bentonite
Benzophenone-1
Dimethicone
