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Old May 14, 2012 | 12:28 pm
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Originally Posted by MR_MAMA
Nail polsh is not "toxic fumes" seriously, a bit dramatic? Men an shave, spit tobacco, put feet on bulkhead/overhead, snore, drool, pass burp, but 5 minutes of nail polish is offensive?
If one is allergic to the chemicals in the nail polish, then YES!

Originally Posted by DCBob
Nail polish and nail polish remover both contain acetone which can be harmful in certain concentrated amounts. Article at http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemi..._ace.html#_1_1
^ What he said. Note that it is PROVEN to be a problem in certain amounts. It's very likely harmful in lesser quantities. There is no limit for nail clippings, BTW.

Originally Posted by BadgerFlyer91
I absolutely agree - the clipping of nails is much more disgusting.
Yes, more disgusting. Not more dangerous to one's health. Depends on which ruler we're using.
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