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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish, Get Mod (2016 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish, Get Mod (2016 formulation) product label collected on July 04, 2016 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 Miracle Gel Nail Polish, Get Mod (2016 formulation) is 6.
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Data last updated: July 2016
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
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Neurotoxicity
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
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 (low) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Good
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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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
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
|
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None
|
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None
|
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None
|
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Robust
|
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Limited
|
ADIPIC ACID/ NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/ TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER
Appeared as: ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER |
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
|
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None
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Limited
|
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None
|
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Good
|
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Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
|
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Fair
|
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None
|
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None
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None
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Fair
|
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Limited
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
|
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Good
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
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None
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
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, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Triphenyl Phosphate, Glycidyl Neodecanoate/Phthalic Anhydride/TMP Crosspolymer, Water, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimelitic Anhydride Copolymer, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Caprate, Silica, Diacetone Alcohol, Etocrylene, Kaolin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/IPDI/PPG-15 Glyceryl Ether Copolymer, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phosphoric Acid, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Polyvinyl Butyral, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil (Safflower), Butylene Glycol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Kelp), Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tin Oxide, May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), FD&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19140), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), D&C Red No. 6 Barium Lake (CI 15850), Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), D&C Red No. 34 Calcium Lake (CI 15880), D&C Red No. 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850), D&C Yellow No. 11 (CI 47000), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), D&C Violet 2 (CI 60725)
Directions from packaging:
Step 1: Start with clean, dry nails. No base coat needed. Apply 2 coats of Miracle Gel™ color.Step 2: Activate curing with 1 coat of Miracle Gel™ Topcoat. OMGel! Let natural light do the rest.
Warnings from packaging:
Flammable.WARNING: This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/.
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