3. Nail polish formulation and manufacturing process
Formulating a nail polish is relatively straightforward, since it mainly involves mixing at room temperature. The difficulty lies in dispersing the pigments and thixotropic agent. . As regulations oblige cosmetics manufacturers to disclose the composition of their products, the formulation process remains the final component specific to each manufacturer, the details of which (order of addition, agitation speeds and times) remain secret. The steps involved in manufacturing a nail polish are shown in figure
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Websites
...Events
Perfumes and Cosmetics Congress – Regulatory issues, takes place every year in Chartres, France.
http://www.congres-parfumscosmetiques.com/fr/
Cosmetagora tradeshow, held every year in Paris
...Regulations
Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC, since incorporated into Directive 2010/75/EU.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006...
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FR2562793, K. Yamazaki, Y. Soyama, M. Tanaka, C. Kitamura, Nail polish, 1985.
US4832944, R. Socci, Nail enamel containing silicone coated pigments, 1989.
US5174996, R. Weber, Nail enamel containing oxidized polyethylene coated inorganic pigments, 1992.
US5326796, M. Lecacheur, E. Wimmer, Use of an arylsulphonylurethane as film forming resin in nitrocellulose...
Directory
Cosmetic Valley, the world's leading perfumery and cosmetics network
http://www.cosmetic-valley.com/
FEBEA, trade association for the cosmetics industry
Cosmed, an association created on the initiative...
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