Nail Productmedium risk Common irritant

Tosylamide

INCI · Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin

Used in nail polish to improve adhesion. Common nail allergen.

Why dermatologists flag it

Formaldehyde-containing resin - common nail allergen

Names to look for on labels

Tosylamide appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.

Tosylamide/Formaldehyde ResinTSF ResinToluenesulfonamide Formaldehyde Resinटोसाइलामाइड

Common product categories

nail polishnail hardener

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