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| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Butyl Acetate | Low Risk | Primary solvent |
| Camphor | Caution | Toxic 5 ingredient; causes nausea and dizziness |
| CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake) | Low Risk | Standard cosmetic colorant |
| Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) | Avoid | Part of the original 'toxic trio.' Reproductive toxin and endocrine disruptor. Banned in EU cosmetics. Linked to birth defects in animal studies. One of the most dangerous chemicals in nail polish. |
| Ethyl Acetate | Low Risk | Co-solvent |
| Nitrocellulose | Low Risk | Film former |
| Toluene | Avoid | Part of the 'toxic trio.' Neurotoxic solvent that causes headaches, dizziness, and reproductive harm. Chronic exposure linked to nervous system damage. Known reproductive toxin. |
| Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin | Avoid | Formaldehyde-releasing resin; formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. Contact allergen causing nail damage and dermatitis with repeated exposure. |