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Marie Lanen
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The magazine 60 Millions de consommateurs recalls that there is a risk of burns if the cyanoacrylate glue used to apply false nails comes into contact with clothing. He warns that there is, to date, no information on the packaging of these products.
The alert published by the magazine 60 Millions de consommateurs reminds us that fans of false nails must be particularly vigilant when using cyanoacrylate glues. The latter are used to apply false nails and present a risk of serious burns if projected onto clothing.
Glue for false nails: an alert previously issued by ANSES
Already in 2021, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSES) published an article on the danger of these glues for false nails sprayed on clothes. Thus, the agency wrote in its press release: “direct skin contact with cyanoacrylate glues for false nails is generally not serious. On the other hand, the contact of this glue with fabric, especially cotton or wool, causes a chemical reaction resulting in an instant release of very strong heat. In addition, the high fluidity of these glues promotes their diffusion through the tissue, which increases the cutaneous surface of burns.”
Cases of burns have also been identified by the poison control centers (CAP), including one in part on a 20-month-old girl who had to undergo a skin graft.
Note: in the event of glue splashing on clothing, it is recommended to immediately apply cold soapy water to the glue splash area and to consult your doctor as soon as possible if you have a burn.
The importance of keeping these products out of the reach of children
Faced with the popularity of false nails (available over the counter), the 60 Millions de consommateurs website and ANSES insist on always keeping this type of product out of the reach of children in order to avoid accidents. Similarly, the magazine calls on manufacturers to make mention of this risk on the packaging.