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  2. Nail polish - Wikipedia

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    Its function is to strengthen nails, restore moisture to the nail, and help polish adhere to the nail. It prevents staining and extends the lifespan of the manicure. [ 14 ] Some base coats are marketed as "ridge fillers", and can create a smooth surface, de-emphasizing the ridges that can appear on unbuffed nails.

  3. Nail (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    Painting the nails with colored nail polish (also called nail lacquer and nail varnish) to improve the appearance is a common practice dating back to at least 3000 BC. Acrylic nails are made out of acrylic glass . When it is mixed with a liquid monomer (usually ethyl methacrylate mixed with some inhibitor) it forms a malleable bead.

  4. Acetone - Wikipedia

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    Acetone (2-propanone or dimethyl ketone) is an organic compound with the formula (CH 3) 2 CO. [22] It is the simplest and smallest ketone (>C=O).It is a colorless, highly volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic pungent odour, very reminiscent of the smell of pear drops.

  5. Study finds toxic chemicals in nail polish can seep into your ...

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    A study from October is getting a lot of headlines and making some people question their nail polish. The joint study from Duke University and Environmental Working Group says a chemical used in ...

  6. Acetyltributylcitrate - Wikipedia

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    It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is found in nail polish and other cosmetics. It is prepared by acetylation of tributylcitrate. [2]

  7. 15 unusual uses for nail polish

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    15 incredible ways that nail polish helps your every day: from stopping a run in your stockings to threading a needle, even turn your shoes into Louboutins!