Chemicals used in Nail Systems Other important chemical reactions in Nail Systems include; Tip Adhesives Tip adhesives are almost always ethyl Cyanoacrylate that is sensitive to moisture and its cure is inhibited by oxygen. The thickness varies, but generally the thicker the adhesive the longer it takes to set. Thicker adhesives are ideal for nails with irregularities, as they do not leave any air pockets. Cyanoacrylate adhesives can over time break down in water.
Primers This helps a manmade plastic bond to the natural keratin surface of the nail plate. The shiny surface of the nail plate needs to be removed to help it bond with the adhesive or overlay. Methacrylic Acid is the most common chemical used as a primer. It belongs to the acrylic family of chemicals. The acid part of the chemical will gently etch the surface of the natural nail and encourage it to accept the overlay. It forms both a chemical and mechanical bond. This chemical is irritant and corrosive; therefore care must be taken to avoid it coming into contact with the surrounding skin. Acid-free primers work in such a way as to grip onto the natural nail and overlay. They interface or soak into the nail plate and will polymerise with the overlay to create a complete structure. Artificial Nail Removal Using a Solvent The most common method of removal is to soak the nail in Tip Remover or Acetone. The solvent breaks down the bonds between the polymer chains. The stronger the chains, the harder to break down. The Fibreglass System is the easiest to break down, as the resin does not have a cross-linked structure. UV Gel is usually the most difficult to remove as the bonds are exceptionally strong. There are many UV Gels that cannot be removed by solvents and have to be filed / buffed off. Continually soaking the skin in Acetone or other solvents can cause health problems, but artificial nails if maintained correctly will not need removal. Occasional removal by soaking will not cause a problem as long as they are used and disposed off correctly. Click here to see our tip removers.
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