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The Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC), a subset of the Professional Beauty Association's manufacturer section, is made up of companies that produce nail care products. The NMC seeks to educate nail industry professionals and consumers about issues affecting nail care products and services.
For more information, please contact NMC Co-chairs Doug Schoon, Creative Nail Design at dschoon@cox.net or Eric Schwartz, OPI Products Inc. at erics@opi.com.
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All NMC publications are available in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please download a complimentary copy now.
All publications are available in English, and several are available in additional languages. Click on the appropriate link for the language you wish to download.
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Questions? Call 800-468-2274 (480-281-0424) or email info@probeauty.org.
In the News
There have been many media stories concerning the cosmetics industry in general and nail care products in particular. Here are two recent media stories that dispel myths about the safety of our products.
The March 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine reviews fears and facts about cosmetics including lipstick, hair dye, mascara, shampoo, antiperspirant/deodorant, perfume, and nail polish.
For more information on cosmetic and personal care product safety and ingredients, visit www.CosmeticsINFO.org.
Recent Publications
Nail Hardeners: Formaldehyde or Formalin?
Nail hardeners are specialized products used to harden or strengthen natural nails. They are distinct, niche products, separate and apart from nail polishes and other nail treatments. Less than one percent of the entire category of nail polishes and nail treatments are nail hardeners. Most nail hardeners use formalin (methylene glycol dissolved in water) as the nail hardening ingredient. Frequently, the name "formaldehyde" is loosely and imprecisely applied, although "formalin" is the current proper chemical name for this ingredient. At present, the labeling rules in most jurisdictions make no distinction, requiring both to be declared as "formaldehyde" in product ingredient listings, despite important differences between the two substances.
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Guidelines for Controlling and Minimizing Inhalation Exposure to Nail Products
These guidelines outline steps that nail professionals can take to improve workplace safety by minimizing inhalation exposure to potentially irritating or harmful substances.
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Guidelines for Controlling and Minimizing Skin Exposure to Nail Products
These guidelines from the International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) and Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC) outline steps that nail professionals can use to minimize exposure to potentially irritating substances and avoid allergic reactions.
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EPA Publication entitled Protecting the Health of Nail Salon Workers
This guide, developed in collaboration with nail salons and other partners, can help workers and nail-salon owners make their salons safer workplaces. The guide includes easy-to-use checklists with advice on topics such as proper gloves, masks and handling of products. The guide's non-technical language will help workers understand product ingredients and how to prevent overexposure to those that present potential health risks.
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Nail Salon Workers: Health and Safety, Working Conditions, Compensation, and Demographics
This brochure discusses key issues for nail salon technicians or workers. Issues addressed include health and safety with a review of frequently discussed products and ingredients. The brochure also outlines recommendations for work practices and engineering controls to help provide a safe workplace. In addition, the document provides an overview of nail salon working conditions, compensation, and demographics.
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Guideline for Cleaning and Disinfecting Manicuring and Enhancement Equipment
These guidelines outline procedures for cleaning (sanitizing) and disinfecting all types of equipment used during manicuring and enhancement services including items such as manicuring bowls, pushers, nippers, clippers, abrasive files and buffers.
In the salon, all tools, implements, devices or other pieces of equipment must be properly cleaned and disinfected before it comes into direct contact with a client, as required by the licensing rules and regulations of your region, state or country.
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What to Look Out for in Nail Salons
This pamphlet provides health and safety guidelines for consumers on what to look for in a nail salon.
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Facts about Salon Nail Polish Products for Consumers
Is nail polish safe? Are nail technicians who use nail polish safe? This pamphlet provides useful answers to common questions about nail polish products. We hope that it opens a positive dialogue with your employees and customers.
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Pedicure Equipment Cleaning & Disinfecting Procedures
Improper cleaning of pedicure equipment may lead to health safety concerns for salon clients, intense regulatory investigation and a severe threat to a salon's profitability. Salon teams are encouraged to incorporate these procedures into their regular cleaning schedules and to display the procedures in employee areas.
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NMC Update: Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Liquid Monomers
This important update recommends that nail professionals everywhere avoid the use of MMA-containing artificial nail enhancement monomers. This update explains the dangers of MMA and how to recognize products that contain the substance. (Because MMA is prohibited, you are unlikely to find it on the ingredient label.)
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