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An adhesive or coating that hardens quickly in the presence of moisture (the curing agent) and may be hardened faster by using a catalyst or accelerator.
Keywords: adhesives chemicals cyanoacrylate DeEnterprises glue
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Ethyl methacrylate (EMA) is a type of acrylic monomer (liquid) that is used in most acrylic systems.
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A substance used to improve adhesion between the artificial nail and natural nail.
Keywords: acid acid-based chemicals DeEnterprises enhancements
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A polymer made from two or more different types or monomers; ABS plastic is a co-polymer, for example.
Keywords: acrylics chemicals co-polymer DeEnterprises monomer
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An undesirable but preventable formation of tiny crystals in the uncured nail coating, often resulting from unusually cold temperatures or drafts while a nail technician is working with wet acrylic product.
Keywords: acrylics chemicals crystallization DeEnterprises effect of weather on nails
February 1, 2013
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Ventilation systems come in various types, sizes, and efficacies.
Keywords: chemicals ventilation
November 20, 2012
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Compounds that contain carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine, and other atoms that can evaporate easily into the atmosphere; found in nature as well as in some glues, solvents, and paints.
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A measure of how quickly or easily a liquid will form vapors at room temperature; the more volatile (higher volatility), the faster the substance will evaporate.
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The measure of a liquid’s ability to flow; the apparent thickness or thinness of the liquid; measured in units called Cps.
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The gas formed by the evaporation of liquids, i.e. solvents; this term is often confused with “fumes.”
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A product adhering to standards of Underwriters Laboratories, an independent, non-profit testing laboratory organized for the purpose of investigating products and materials with respect to hazards affecting life and property.
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November 20, 2012
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The quality or degree of being poisonous or harmful to plant or animal life.
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Poisonous; ability (or property) of a substance to produce a harmful or lethal effect on humans or the environment.
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A colorless flammable liquid used as a solvent in nail polish.
Keywords: chemicals ingredients polish toluene
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A special co-polymer used to improve adhesion and toughen nail polish and treatments.
Keywords: chemicals nail treatments polish
