May 25, 2012
| Encyclopedia
The term “toxic trio” refers to dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde.
Keywords: DBP dibutyl phthalate (DBP) formaldehyde toluene
February 1, 2011
| News
In October, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety Committee passed the Healthy Nail Salon Recognition ordinance at the urging of advocacy groups California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, Environment California, and Asian Law Caucus.
Keywords: California state regulations DBP dibutyl phthalate (DBP) formaldehyde toluene
October 1, 2009
| Article
We’ve all heard of them by now. The big three: formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate (aka DBP). But what exactly are these chemicals and why have they been systematically eliminated from cosmetics?
Keywords: chemicals DBP formaldehyde ingredients toluene
June 1, 2008
| Article
An introduction to common nail polish ingredients.
Keywords: DBP ingredients mica nitrocellulose pigments
