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NAIL SCULPTING

Forming a hard structure that resembles the nail plate.

Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.

10 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the NAIL SCULPTING function designation.

Ingredients with the NAIL SCULPTING function

2-METHYLBENZOTHIAZOLE

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2-methylbenzothiazole is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

CAS 120-75-2

CYCLOHEXYLMETHACRYLATE

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Cyclohexylmethacrylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

CAS 101-43-9

11,14-Dioxa-2,9-diazaheptadec-16-enoic Acid, 4,4,6,16-tetramethyl-10,15-dioxo,2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl ester

CAS 41137-60-4 / 72869-86-4

HEMA

56349

2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate

CAS 868-77-9

POLYURETHANE-83

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Polyurethane-83 is a urethane polymer prepared by reacting poly(1,4-Butanediol)-15 and Bisphenol A Bis-(2-Hydroxypropyl) Ether with Toluene…

Sesqui(Acryloyloxyethyl) Phosphate is the mixture of mono- and di- substituted esters of Phosphoric Acid and 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate.

These widely assigned CosIng terms provide populated comparison pages; they are not presented as semantic equivalents of the current function.

How the NAIL SCULPTING function is used in CosIng

The NAIL SCULPTING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 10 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Forming a hard structure that resembles the nail plate.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The NAIL SCULPTING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 10 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the NAIL SCULPTING function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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3 ingredients in this function have structured links to EU annex records.

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