Gases, Vapors and Fumes
True or False
Everything we see/touch, except light and electricity is a chemical.
True
What is the force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together?
Adhesion
What depends on proper technique and high-quality products?
Good adhesion
What are the two main types of nail coatings?
Coatings that cure corn polymerize (chemical reaction) and coatings that harden upon evaporation (Physical reaction)
True or False
There are 2 main types of acrylics used to make all nail enhancements and glues.
False
There are 3 main types
Methacrylates, Acrylates, Cynoacrylates.
Nail enhancements are not designed to be taken off more than how many times a year?
No more than twice a year. Even when its done carefully the nail plate is still damaged.
Defined as a state of matter consisting of particles, which have neither a defined volume nor defined shape.
A gas.
Define nail primer.
List different types of primers.
It is a substance that improves adhesion.
Acid Based Primer, Non-acid primer, and Acid Free
How long does it take to for moisture to come back to the nail plate after nail dehydrator has been applied?
30 minutes
The chemical reaction that makes polymers is called what?
Polymerization
All nail glues and wraps and are based on...
Cyanoacrylates.
These masks are highly effective and prevent inhalation exposure.
N-95
Any substance that is liquid at room temperature will form a _____ once heated?
A vapor.
This kind of substance can cause permanent damage to the skin or eyes.
A corrosive substance
Define over-filing.
Excessively roughing up the nail plate.
Define catalyst?
A substance that speeds up a chemical reactionary making initiators work more efficiently.
The FDA and most states boards of cosmetology say not to use it and is used for bone repair.
Methyl Methacrylate Monomer (MMA)
This is a major requirement and must not be ignored.
Proper ventilation.
Most chemicals are found as what?
Molecules
True or False
For clients with a lot of lifting, you should apply two coats of primer to the nail plate before nail enhancement application.
False: Use Nail primers carefully, if it seems that you need more than one coat of primer, something is wrong.
A thinner nail plate creates a ______ foundation for nail enhancements.
Weaker
True or False
Thermal initiators get extra energy when exposed to UV energy.
Its False
Thermal initiators gain extra energy from heat and light.
Paracelsus, a 16th century physician said this quote.
"All substances are poisonous; there is none that is not a poison. Only the dose differentiates a poison and a remedy.'
True or false
An exhaust fan is used to capture vapors and dusts at the source. They can be easily transported around a salon.
False.
A local source capture ventilation system.
Petroleum oil can be turned into vitamin c and acetone can be turned into water or oxygen. How??
Molecules are kind of like building blocks; they can be arranged and rearranged. Resulting in something new.
Non-acid primers do not contain ____________ but rather contain other types of acidic substances.
Methacrylic Acid.
What should you avoid while removing nail enhancements from a client's nail plate?
Heavy handed scraping or filing.
Find 5 different types of polymers found in nature.
There are many, these include:
rubber, latex, dna, hair, nails, or synthetic polymers like nylons, teflon or silicone.
True or False
Over exposure determines toxicity, over exposure is repeated, prolonged or long-term exposure that causes sensitivity.
Its true
What is the best thing for the nail?
A highly skilled and educated nail professional.