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Nail polish may not be as chemical free as you think

Posted at 7:44 AM, Oct 11, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-11 10:46:59-04

New research shows that some nail polish contains a toxic chemical known as TPHP or triphenyl phosphate. 

In the early 2000s, many nail polish companies removed a toxic chemical that was used to enhance a polish's texture and function. 

Since then, even more chemicals have been eliminated.

But, it appears that other chemICals may have been added and those chemicals could also be dangerous.

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The study was published in the journal "Environmental Science & Technology."