Beauty and Durability For Your Nail Care Products

Do you face challenges meeting consumer needs for nail polish and nail care products?  Fresh looking polish that dries quickly with lasting gloss is expected. Discoloration and chipping are common complaints formulators face.  We understand how difficult it can be to tweak your formulations to achieve the desired quality while aligning with rising regulations.

First, What is the cause of these issues?

QUV(B)

Weathering Test - 18 Hours Exposure



UV Stability

Sunlight Test - 6 Months Exposure

Now, Here is the solution

Properties	Cellulose Acetates	Nitrocellulose
Chip Resistant Reduces cracking/chipping for longer lasting nails
Fast Drying Reduces the possibility of streaking/smearing and improves wear resistance. Great for people on the go
Excellent Clarity & Shine Keeps colors vibrant and won’t dull
Non-Yellowing Prevents yellowing, increases vibrancy and gloss in UV curable formula
Low-Flammability/Toxicity Because: Safer and easier to handle due to low flammability
Storage Stability & Hazard Rating Allows safer storage and flexibility to buy in greater bulk
Smooth Application, Non-Tacky Allows the application to wet surfaces

How to select you Cellulose Ester grade?

Eastman Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CABs) are highly efficient resins widely used in high-quality solvent-borne and reactive coating systems. A variety of grades specifically engineered to provide or improve key attributes of the formulation. Three main variables in CAB determine the best grade for a given application:
Butyryl content - Hydroxyl content - Viscosity.

Key Attribute	Grade Selection	Grade Example
Compatibility	Higher butyryl content	CAB 551-0.01 CAB-551-0.2 CAB-531-1
Solubility	High butyryl or hydroxyl content	CAB 553-0.4
Reactivity	Higher hydroxyl content	CAB 553-0.4
Toughness	Higher viscosity	CAB 381-0.5
Hardness	Lower butyryl or hydroxyl content	CAB 381-0.5
Chemical resistance	Lower butyryl content	CAB 551-0.01
Moisture resistance	Lower hydroxyl content	CAB 553-0.4

Eastman Solus™ 2100 performance additive is the newest Cellulose Esters designed to meet lower VOC levels with lower solvent demand. Eastman Solus™ 2100 features very low viscosity make it suitable for UV/LED cure systems. It also improves dry-time and prevents yellowing similar to other CABs.
Click here to learn more about Eastman Solus™  2100

Is it possible to blend Nitrocellulose with Cellulose Esters?

Some formulations utilize both materials by blending Nitrocellulose in CAB/CAP solutions to improve yellowing resistance while maintining lower overall cost of the formulation. Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB) will also help to achieve extended clear water white looking for the nail care products. They might also improve drytime and gloss of the blend.