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Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener (old formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener (old formulation) product label collected on July 23, 2013 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener (old formulation) is 3.
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Data last updated: July 2013
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions
Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Neurotoxicity
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Occupational hazards
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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Fair
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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ADIPIC ACID/ NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/ TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER
Appeared as: ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER |
• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, SD Alcohol 40 B, Nitrocellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimelitic Anhydride Copolymer, Triphenyl Phosphate, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Etocrylene, Diamond Powder, Ethyl Cyanoacrylate, Violet 2
Directions from packaging:
Shake gently. Apply one coat to clean, dry, bare nails; let dry. For extra protection apply a second coat, or use as a strengthening basecoat. Apply 1-2 coats of your favorite nail color. Apply a new coat of Diamond Strength as needed for extra protection.
Warnings from packaging:
Flammable. Keep from heat and flame.
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