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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.
Keywords: acrylics adhesion chemicals DeEnterprises EMA
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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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The practice of putting one’s salon or one’s own name on a generic product; private label companies will create cosmetic products and allow salons to use their own label on the bottles and market the products as their own creation.
Keywords: DeEnterprises polish private labeling
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A bonder chemically prepares the surface of the nail for better adhesion of a gel product.
Keywords: bonder DeEnterprises nail prep
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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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Originated by Aqua Nails/DeEnterprises, the acrylic system was applied similar to a traditional set, but cured when set in water. The product was marketed under the brand name Aqua Nails.
Keywords: acrylics Aqua Nails DeEnterprises water-cured acrylic
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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
November 1, 1987
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Acrylic system cures in water.
Keywords: Aqua Nails DeEnterprises
