I Get Acrylic Nails Once A Week And Sometimes It

Posted on Wed, 24 Apr 2019

Question: i get acrylic nails once a week and sometimes it requiere filing them at home which means dust kicks up and can be inhaled even in a ventalated room. am i likely going to develop lung cancer?

ethyl methacrylate being the one im worried about

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ethyl Methacrylate

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

In my opinion you should not worry

Based on the available data on the formulation of nail products containing this ingredient, it is concluded that Ethyl Methacrylate is safe as used, when application is accompanied by directions for use as above.

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