Trying out a new poly gel (i.e. extension gel), one that *shouldn't* trigger my acrylate allergy (HEMA, etc). I used a sandwich nail form to get the shape, then filed down the gel that leaked out the sides.

The shape isn't much different than my natural nail. My goal isn't necessarily to lengthen my nails, but to strengthen/armor then with gel...I just need something that doesn't irritate my skin.

So far so good! No itch, but I'll have to leave it on for a couple days to be sure. 🤞💅

PS: Brand is "Makartt". I cleaned my nail, then used their base coat and their clear poly gel.

#nails #gel #hema #acrylate #allergy #polygel

Experts warn of ‘life-long’ effects of nail gel polish

The allergy could stop people from getting certain surgeries

The Independent

Hundreds of tons of #vinyl #chloride were released in this #Ohio #train #derailment. #Burning it produces more toxins. In addition the train was carrying #butyl #acrylate, #benzene, #ethylhexyl #acrylate, and #ethylene #glycol #monobutyl #ether.

This is an #environmental and #health #catastrophe of major proportions, and it can’t just get swept under the rug.

https://www.iflscience.com/what-is-vinyl-chloride-the-chemical-that-caused-ohio-s-immense-explosion-67510

What Is Vinyl Chloride, The Chemical That Caused Ohio’s Immense Explosion?

A train derailment near the Ohio/Pennsylvania border has caused one of the worst environmental disasters in America’s history and vinyl chloride appears to be the main problem.

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