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TOSYLAMIDE/FORMALDEHYDE RESIN

Functions: Film Forming, Plasticizer

allergy
May cause allergies

Description

Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin is a polymer formed from the reaction of toluenesulfonamide and formaldehyde. Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin is used in nail enamel products. It is a soft resin material which, in conjunction with nitrocellulose, forms tough, shiny and durable films on nails.

References

  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • Tosti A, Guerra L, et al. 1993. Contact Sensitization Caused By Toluene Sulfonamide-Formaldehyde Resin in Women Who Use Nail Cosmetics. Dermatitis. 4(3), September 1993.
  • de Wit FS, de Groot AC. 1988. An outbreak of contact dermatitis from toluenesulfonamide formaldehyde resin in a nail hardener. Contact Dermatitis. 18(5):280–3
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • Tosti A, Guerra L, et al. 1993. Contact Sensitization Caused By Toluene Sulfonamide-Formaldehyde Resin in Women Who Use Nail Cosmetics. Dermatitis. 4(3), September 1993.
  • de Wit FS, de Groot AC. 1988. An outbreak of contact dermatitis from toluenesulfonamide formaldehyde resin in a nail hardener. Contact Dermatitis. 18(5):280–3