Lab Report

Research

Nail polish is made from the basic ingredients of nitrocellulose, plasticizers, pigments/sparkling particles, ultraviolet stabilizers, and thickening agents
It is a suspended product which which keeps the particles of coloring pigments and sparkling agents well suspended in a solvent
Nail polish is made by combining plasticizers and nitrocellulose with color pigments
The mixing is mixed in a speed mill
Plasticizers are chemicals that form links 4 the polymer chains and ensures that the film is flexible
Sparkling particles are added to the mixture to give the color and glossy appearance
Ultraviolet stabilizers are ingredients that prevent the color change of the nail polish
Thickening agents ensure that the sparkling particles are well suspended in a solution
Nitrocellulose is a liquid mixed with microscopic fibers
Today’s nail polish contains pigments of one type or another
The choice of pigment and its ability to mix well with the solvent and the other ingredients is very important to producing a quality product
The sparkling particles prices vary depending on what you buy
Nylon or rayon fibers can be added to nail polish for nail strengthening purposes
Aluminum is a widely used ingredient in nail polish
Toluene is a toxic inhalant and has a high risk of causing severe eye irritation, don’t use
Some of the chemicals used in nail polish are poisonous which causes a problem with safety
Nail polish bottles should never be left open because any fumes can be harmful
Colored nail polishes were invented in the 1920s
The chemical composition of nail polishes in close to car paints
To keep nail polish fresh for longer periods of time, put in the refrigerator
After polishing your nails, ventilate the room in an orderly fashion
If nail polish drips on a table, wipe it off immediately to avoid the table being stained and the nail polish not coming out
If you want to minimize the chipping of nail polish, paint a little across the edge and underneath the nail tip

The shelf life of nail polish is 2 years, in general
Polished nails hate water. Use rubber gloves to protect your nails

Most nail polishes are flammable so avoid putting them on things, even for a short time, on things like coolers and heaters

If you get bored with original nail polish, you can use nail art. Nail art combines two or more colors into a shape.

Materials(Lavender)

2mL of O.P.I. Start to Finish Nail Lacquer
2 drops of lavender fragrance oil
2 grams of purple mica
a container

Materials(Vanilla)

2mL of O.P.I. Start to Finish Nail Lacquer
4 drops of lavender fragrance oil
2 grams of white mica
a container

Procedure(Lavender)
Put 2mL of O.P.I. Start to Finish Nail Lacquer in the container of your choice.
Then, add two drops of lavender fragrance oil
Next, add two grams of purple mica to the mixture
Stir the ingredients together
Paint the nail polish on your nails

Procedure(Vanilla)
Put 2mL of O.P.I. Start to Finish Nail Lacquer in the container of your choice.
Then, add four drops of vanilla fragrance oil
Next, add two grams of white mica to the mixture
Stir the ingredients together
Paint the nail polish on your nails

Bibliography
"Everyday Chemistry - The polished facts about nail polish." Human Touch Of Chemistry - Basic Concepts, Fun & Facts of Chemistry in Daily Life. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. <http://humantouchofchemistry.com/the-polished-facts-about-nail-polish.htm>.

"What Is the Average Cost of Nitrocellulose per pound? Average Nitrocellulose Price." Kay Circle | Everyday Reference. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2012. <http://www.kaycircle.com/What-Is-the-Average-Cost-of-Nitrocellulose-per-pound-Average-Nitrocellulose-Price>.