Nail Polish Removers, Are they Dangerous?
Nail polish remover, if you dont own the product, youve certainly been exposed to it at least once in your lifetime. But have you ever wondered what exactly goes into that bottle of nail polish remover and whether its really safe? Trying to decipher the ingredients on the back of a bottle of nail polish remover can be difficult if not ridiculous since companies often consider their products a trade secret, allowing them to exclude many of the ingredients listed on the products label. Below is our guide to many of the ingredients found in nail polish removers and the risks involved in using them. Acetone The simplest ketone, acetone (also known as 2-propanone) is the main ingredient found in most nail polish removers and is a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics. Toluene A colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar, toluene is found in many nail polish removers and is also used as a solvent in high-octane fue
