2. Composition of solvent-based nail polish

A nail polish is first and foremost a coating, and in this sense, the principles and techniques are similar to those used in the paint and ink industry. . The varnish is thus a formulation composed of a film-forming system diluted in volatile solvents. .

They are generally applied by brush or spray...

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Bibliography

(1) - GUPCHUP (G.V.), ZATZ (J.L.) - Structural characteristics and permeability properties of the human nail. - A review, J. Cosmet. Sci. 50, p. 363-385 (1999).
(2) - MATHIEU (M.) - Influence des cosmétiques sur la qualité de vie : préférence de l'association...

Websites

http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr

http://www.cosmebio.org

http://cosmeticsandskin.com/ded/polish.php

https://cosmeticobs.com/fr/

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Events

Perfumes and Cosmetics Congress – Regulatory issues, takes place every year in Chartres, France.

http://www.congres-parfumscosmetiques.com/fr/

Cosmetagora tradeshow, held every year in Paris

http://www.cosmetagora.fr/

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Regulations

Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC, since incorporated into Directive 2010/75/EU.

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006...