Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color, Rapid Red
Nail Polish
33
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (8)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Butyl Acetate | Low Risk | Primary solvent |
| CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake) | Low Risk | Standard colorant |
| Ethyl Acetate | Low Risk | Co-solvent |
| Ethyl Tosylamide | Caution | Plasticizer banned in EU cosmetics due to antibiotic resistance concerns. Listed in the 'toxic 10' group. |
| Nitrocellulose | Low Risk | Film former |
| Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin | Avoid | Formaldehyde-releasing adhesion resin. Formaldehyde is classified as a known human carcinogen by IARC. Contact allergen that can cause nail lifting and dermatitis. |
| Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP) | Avoid | Endocrine disruptor absorbed through nail bed. Duke University research confirms bloodstream absorption within hours. Disrupts thyroid, estrogen, and androgen pathways. |
| Xylene | Avoid | Neurotoxic solvent part of the 'toxic 10'. Causes headaches, dizziness, and nervous system damage with chronic exposure. Banned in many clean nail polish formulas. |