3. Nail polish formulation and manufacturing process

Formulating a nail polish is relatively straightforward, since it mainly involves mixing at room temperature. The difficulty lies in dispersing the pigments and thixotropic agent. . As regulations oblige cosmetics manufacturers to disclose the composition of their products, the formulation process remains the final component specific to each manufacturer, the details of which (order of addition, agitation speeds and times) remain secret. The steps involved in manufacturing a nail polish are shown in figure 13 .

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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...