Model solutions for nail bars

Type of item
MS information
Country
Finnország

Finnish

Description

The guideline provides information for nail technicians about the risks and about protection measures.
Nail technicians generally use acrylates and methacrylates or gels containing these substances for nail decoration and/or elongation. Products used in nail salons include acrylates such as 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate and ethyl methacrylate. Workers are also exposed to solvents such as Isopropanol and acetone.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health — FIOH
Provider name (Original)
Työterveyslaitos
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Beauty Culture
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Gases
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Neurotoxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description

Acrylates: 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, isopropanol, acetone

CAS Number
868-77-9
923-26-2
80-62-6
67-63-0
67-64-1
EC number
212-782-2
213-090-3
201-297-1
200-661-7
200-662-2
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Safety officers
Workers
Workers representatives