INCI name

NITROCELLULOSE

Nitrocellulose

Film forming Dispersing (non-surfactant)reviewed

A film former that gives nail polish its hard, glossy layer.

What it is

Nitrocellulose is cellulose treated with nitric acid. Dissolved in solvents, it leaves a hard, shiny film when the solvents evaporate.

Where it is used

Nail polishes and top coats.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Film forming: Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Dispersing (non-surfactant): Facilitating the dispersion of solids in liquids. They function primarily by coating the solid through the process of adsorption, thus changing the surface characteristic of the suspended solid.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (422)

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