Many of the moist pads sold in the UK for the removal of nail polish utilise the plasticiser GBL in their formulation. This chemical solvent is particularly effective at dissolving the acrylic compound which forms the hard varnish layer and is not volatile. It is this combination of physical properties which makes GBL an ideal solvent for use in the manufacture of moist pads for the removal of nail polish. In this application it is important that moist pads contain an effective solvent but also that the pads remain moist when they are in use. (more…)
Cosmetic Pads: the convenient & safe solution for carrying cosmetic liquids when travelling
Have you ever suffered the frustration, inconvenience and cost of spoilt clothes or damage to polished or painted surfaces when cosmetic liquids leak from a bottle or tube? The likelihood of a bottle leaking is increased during the normal “rough and tumble” of travelling in planes, trains and automobiles. Also, the bottles used for carrying cosmetic liquids can be bulky and not always ideal when travelling. (more…)