Hand In Gel Lamp Tpo Article

What is TPO & why is it being banned from nail products?

By Helena Biggs | 2 September 2024

You may have noticed a social media frenzy surrounding Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), but why is it important for the nail industry to take note? TPO is a photo initiator that helps gel products to cure quickly under UV light. It can be found in concentrations of up to 5%…

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Update: Allergies, nail products & potential risks

By Guest Writer | 5 July 2021

Marian Newman, chair of the FNP, shares important information for nail services… IBOA (isobournyl acrylate) is being used as a semi-permanent adhesive for cancer and diabetic patients. This could cause an overexposure to this specific acrylate. What does this mean? If a UV gel polish has this ingredient it may…

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