California DTSC’s Toluene-Nail Care Profile Draws Industry Comments; ‘Shortcomings’ Noted

The American Chemistry Council says the department’s draft profile for nail products containing toluene, the latest Priority Product proposed under California’s Safer Consumer Products regulation, does not properly differentiate between consumer and worker exposures. The Personal Care Products Council primarily wants to ensure that toluene is properly excluded when present as a trace contaminant.

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The Personal Care Products Council says none of its member companies intentionally use toluene in nail products, so the proposed Priority Product listing under California’s Safer Consumer Products regulation is material only as it relates (or does not relate) to toluene’s presence as a contaminant.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control announced the proposed product-chemical selection in February. At the same time, it released a

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