Are there any links to cancer when using nail products?

[karenb]

Hi All

Is there any links to cancer through working with chemicals that are used in acrylics and polishes ect. ?

I just find it hard to understand how something that smells so powerfull can not cause any harm, I am a natural worrier anyway and don't want this in the back of my mind as I really want to make a career for myself from this line of work once in I qualify, Also seen a few salons wearing face masks which makes me wonder evan more if it is harmfull.

Thanks

Karen

 

[The Geek]

Odour has no bearing on safety. Carbon Monoxide will kill you and its odourless.

You can smell monomer vapour when there is less than 1ppm (parts per million). That means there are more than 1 million parts air for every part monomer. Could you imagine being able to spot a needle within a haystack? Well, your nose can. I suspect you get greater carbon monoxide poisoning just driving to work in the morning.

Furthermore, there is no link between cancer and being a nail professional

HTHs

 

[ValencianNails]

Do you really (and truly) think that if the odours and vapours were harmful that we'd be allowed to work with the relevant products on the public? By using the correct ventilation, extraction and working 'smartly' you should have no problems at all with any odour or vapour, either from monomer, enamels or any solvents you use.

Some technicians use a facemask due to dust allergies. There are some salons that use facemasks due to the unethical products they're using (ie MMA which is not a professional monomer product).

hth's a bit :green:

 

[VHunter]

Also, masks are usually worn for the DUST and not the vapours.
Just as someone who is sanding a lot of wood would do, so as not to inhale the sawdust.

A mask does not automatically mean danger.

hth's

 

[geeg]

Hi All

Is there any links to cancer through working with chemicals that are used in acrylics and polishes ect. ?

I just find it hard to understand how something that smells so powerfull can not cause any harm, I am a natural worrier anyway and don't want this in the back of my mind as I really want to make a career for myself from this line of work once in I qualify, Also seen a few salons wearing face masks which makes me wonder evan more if it is harmfull.

Thanks

Karen

I think you can cease your worrying Karen :hug:

Our profession has been going strong for over 30 years with no links to cancer, problems in pregnancy or any other that I know of when students are taught how to handle their products correctly and with intelligence and understanding right from the start. Any problems individuals may have with dermatitis or allergy (just as in the hairdressing industry) usually arise through the mishandling of products.

If the course you are on or going on does not cover the issues of COSHH and give you a thorough understanding of the products you are working with, then you are on the wrong course ... good luck.

 

[Unique Nails09]

This is a good thread, I have often wondered how the dust may affact us in later life - just as tradesmen often suffer from industrial diseases in later life (i.e electricians breathing in dust when they are drilling holes etc).

 

[Doorie]

I recently had to go to a scientist conference about it, and it stated exactly what The Geek said.

(needless to say after the 4hours there still was a lady who dared saying "if it sticks then it kills" but oh whatever)

recently there's been more *topics* up about it... like Monday morning on a French channel they said it would be linked to lung cancer after long use/smelling.
obviously there is no offical release/study stating it... it's annoying.

 

[ValencianNails]

There is a lot of information on Doug Schoon's website:
Doug Schoon - Technical articles and information for nail professionals - www.DougSchoon.com

http://www.dougschoon.com/nailpros/...-Polish/Facts-About-Salon-Nail-Polish_ENG.pdf
http://www.dougschoon.com/nailpros/...ail-Salon-Guides/EPA-Nail-Salon-Guide_ENG.pdf

hth's :green:

 

[mum]

To add my bit: dust is potentially more harmful than any of the products however strong they smell.

A bad technician creates mountains of dust. A good technician creates a smidgeon that will harm no one

 

[karenb]

To add my bit: dust is potentially more harmful than any of the products however strong they smell.

A bad technician creates mountains of dust. A good technician creates a smidgeon that will harm no one

Hi All

Is there any links to cancer through working with chemicals that are used in acrylics and polishes ect. ?

I just find it hard to understand how something that smells so powerfull can not cause any harm, I am a natural worrier anyway and don't want this in the back of my mind as I really want to make a career for myself from this line of work once in I qualify, Also seen a few salons wearing face masks which makes me wonder evan more if it is harmfull.

Thanks

Karen

Thanks for all yours replys and for putting my mind at rest hopefully this will all be covered at college i am doing vtct in nail technology which is taking 9 months so hopefully they will teach me right ! Thank you again you are all starts :hug: