Question 1

are there safer alternatives to nail polish remover?

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Safe: I don't know of an alternative.  Nail polish remover is pretty safe though.

Question 2

is it safe to use nail polish on your hands?

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Nails: I trust you mean nails of your hands. You should not put nail polish on your skin.

Question 3

is nail polish safe to use? any danger of lead poisoning or toxic substance?

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Nail polish: I don't believe there is any problem with led. However, some nail polishes may contain formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate which are highly toxic.

Question 4

is it safe to use nail polish while pregnant?

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Yes: It is fine to get your nails done or do them at home.  Be sure to be in a well ventilated area with lots of air movement so the fumes aren't overwhelming.

Question 5

is it safe to use nail polish while 30 weeks pregnant?

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Safe.: Painting your nails is not going to affect a pregnancy, whether you are 3 weeks along or 30 weeks along. Congratulations!

Question 6

is brucci nail polish safe to use while pregnant?

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Yes: Any nail polish is safe during pregnancy.

Question 7

is uv gel nail polish safe in pregnancy  ?

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Nail polish: I do not know what UV gel is but in general there are no restrictions on nail polish in pregnancy

Question 8

is it safe to have my one year old daughter around fumes like....nail polish, nail polish remover etc.

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Best to be safe.: I would try to keep children away from as many types of fumes as possible. They can irritate the linings of the nose and lungs and are often allergenic to young children.

Question 9

which chemicals are in nail polish?

Accepted Answer

Nail polish: Numerous chemicals are in nail polish and the chemicals vary with the different products e.g. Nirocellulose, ethyl acetate, resins, plasticizers, solvent, coloring agents, adhesive poymers, formaldehydes, camphor, pigments, thickening agents, toluene, sylene and the list goes on and on.
Anyone using nail polish should use products from companies that formulate responsibly and have a good reputation.

Question 10

what do nail polish fumes do to you?

Accepted Answer

Potentially danger!: Have you been sniffing the fumes?  Unlike clorox fumes, nail polish is made from petroleum distillates which can be extremely toxic to your brain among other things.  Always use in a well ventilated area and keep your nose out of the bottle!

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Is it safe to use nail polish while pregnant?

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Is it safe to use nail polish while 30 weeks pregnant?

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Is brucci nail polish safe to use while pregnant?

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Is uv gel nail polish safe in pregnancy ?

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Is it safe to have my one year old daughter around fumes like....nail polish, nail polish remover etc.

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Which chemicals are in nail polish?

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What do nail polish fumes do to you?

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