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Controlling Chemical Hazards in the Nail Salon Industry.

PB2010107405

Publication Date	1997
Personal Author	Spencer, A. B.; Estill, C. F.; McCammon, J. B.; Johnston, O. E.
Page Count	17
Abstract	Artificial nail products are composed of various chemicals. The main ingredient for most artificial nail products is ethyl methacrylate (EMA). In 1974 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned a similar chemical, methyl methacrylate (MMA), for use in nail products because of its harmful effects during application. Despite the FDA ban, MMA is still found in trace amounts in some products.
Keywords	Occupational safety and health Salons Health hazards Ethyl methacrylate Cosmetology Asthma Manicurists Artificial fingernails
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.; Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment, Denver.
Supplemental Notes	Prepared in cooperation with National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Engineering Control Technology Branch. and Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment, Denver.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	201015

Controlling Chemical Hazards in the Nail Salon Industry.

Controlling Chemical Hazards in the Nail Salon Industry.
PB2010107405

Publication Date	1997
Personal Author	Spencer, A. B.; Estill, C. F.; McCammon, J. B.; Johnston, O. E.
Page Count	17
Abstract	Artificial nail products are composed of various chemicals. The main ingredient for most artificial nail products is ethyl methacrylate (EMA). In 1974 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned a similar chemical, methyl methacrylate (MMA), for use in nail products because of its harmful effects during application. Despite the FDA ban, MMA is still found in trace amounts in some products.
Keywords	Occupational safety and health Salons Health hazards Ethyl methacrylate Cosmetology Asthma Manicurists Artificial fingernails
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.; Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment, Denver.
Supplemental Notes	Prepared in cooperation with National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Engineering Control Technology Branch. and Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment, Denver.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	201015