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What do nail polish fumes do to you?
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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!
Answered 2/16/2021
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Numerous: Can make you dizzy nauseated damage to nervous system if over exposed.
Answered 9/29/2016
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