Nail Care Products Quiz
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Which product is used to remove nail enamel?

  • Nail cream
  • Nail white
  • Nail strengthener
  • Enamel removers (correct)

    • What product is used to soften the cuticles?

  • Cuticle remover (correct)
  • Nail dryer
  • Plastic fingernails and elongators
  • Nail lacquers

    • Which product is used to strengthen the nails?

  • Nail cream
  • Cuticle softeners
  • Nail white
  • Nail strengthener (correct)

    • What product is used to dry the nails quickly?

    <p>Nail dryer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the nail plate?

    <p>Keratin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transparent protective covering on finger tips and toes of feet?

    <p>Nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of caring for nails referred to as?

    <p>Manicuring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which product is used to remove the hardened skin along the base of the nail?

    <p>Cuticle remover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of nail polish?

    <p>Decorating the nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is not expected from an ideal nail polish?

    <p>Bleeding and smudging after application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of nail polish helps prevent cracking and brittleness?

    <p>Sufficient flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected drying time for an ideal nail polish?

    <p>1-2 minutes without developing bloom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the lacquer base in nail polish?

    <p>To act as a solvent for other ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for adding color to the nail polish?

    <p>Pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of opacifying agents in nail polish?

    <p>To make the nail polish more opaque or less transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which additive is used in nail polish to absorb ultraviolet (UV) light?

    <p>UV absorbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of film formers in nail polish?

    <p>To form a nonsticky, flexible, and glossy coat on the nail surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a film former used in nail polish?

    <p>Nitrocellulose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do film formers impart to the nail polish?

    <p>Hardness, toughness, and resistance to abrasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a film former used in nail polish?

    <p>Coconut oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of polymeric resins in nail polish?

    <p>Dry-time enhancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a natural resin used in nail polish?

    <p>Shellac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main claim for SantoliteMS 80% in nail polish?

    <p>Increase moisture resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general role of ester gums in nail polish?

    <p>Softening agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do solvents play in the characteristics of the dry film in nail polish?

    <p>They regulate the viscosity of the preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does a high boiling point solvent have on the film in nail polish?

    <p>It brightens the film</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of solvents in nail polish preparation?

    <p>To convey brushability and regulate drying time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do solvents contribute to the preparation of nail polish?

    <p>By enhancing the brushability and drying time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of diluents in nail polish preparation?

    <p>To stabilize viscosity and carry resins in solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do couplers play in nail polish preparation?

    <p>Increase the strength of other solvents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of plasticizers in nail polish?

    <p>Softening the film to provide flexibility and adhesiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plasticizer acts as a softener in nail polish preparation?

    <p>Non-Solvent plasticizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does a high molecular weight solvent plasticizer have on the nail polish film?

    <p>Acting as a solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main claim for SantoliteMS 80% in nail polish?

    <p>Providing flexibility and adhesiveness to the film</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of pigments in nail polish?

    <p>Enhance glossiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the DCMA definition, what characteristic must a coloring agent in nail polish possess?

    <p>Non-staining properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected behavior of pigments when incorporated into nail polish?

    <p>Disperse quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic should a pigment in nail polish NOT possess according to the DCMA definition?

    <p>Stain-causing properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Dry Color Manufacturers Association (DCMA) define as a pigment?

    <p>A colored particulate solid that is insoluble in the vehicle and resistant to light, acids, and alkali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic should a pigment in nail polish NOT possess according to the DCMA definition?

    <p>Being soluble in the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of pigments in nail polish?

    <p>Providing color to the nail polish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do solvents play in the preparation of nail polish?

    <p>Contributing to the drying time of the nail polish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of pigment is titanium dioxide classified under?

    <p>Mineral pigments or inorganic pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organic pigment is free of inorganic pigment or extender?

    <p>Toner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance can an organic pigment be combined with to form a lake?

    <p>Inorganic pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a nacreous pigment?

    <p>It has a pearlescent quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of pearl essence in nail polish?

    <p>To add depth of color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why soluble dyes are abandoned in nail polish?

    <p>They stain the surface &amp; surroundings of the nail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of nacreous pigments in nail polish?

    <p>To add depth of color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of pigments in nail polish as per the DCMA definition?

    <p>Should not impart depth of color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do UV absorbers serve in nail polish?

    <p>To prevent deterioration of ingredients due to UV light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included to improve nail strength in nail polish?

    <p>Perfume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of additives such as polyesters and nylon in nail polish?

    <p>To improve nail strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of including diamond dust in nail polish?

    <p>To improve nail strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of opacifying agents in nail polish?

    <p>Reflecting the same color on the nails as in the bottle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of including diamond dust in nail polish?

    <p>Providing a pearlescent effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do film formers impart to the nail polish?

    <p>Hardness and durability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a nacreous pigment used in nail polish?

    <p>Imparts a pearlescent effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first distinct process involved in the manufacture of nail enamels?

    <p>Grinding of pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the category of processes involved in the manufacture of nail enamels?

    <p>Chemical synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of including diamond dust in nail polish?

    <p>To strengthen the nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do solvents play in the preparation of nail polish?

    <p>Contributing to the characteristics of the dry film</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precautions should be followed during the filling, capping, and packing of nail lacquers?

    <p>Good ventilation, proper electrical wiring, and prohibition of cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must filling, capping, and packing of nail lacquers be carried out under fireproof and explosion-proof conditions?

    <p>Because nail lacquers are highly inflammable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of prohibiting cigarette smoking in the working area during the filling, capping, and packing of nail lacquers?

    <p>To prevent fire hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor should be considered to ensure safe working conditions during the filling, capping, and packing of nail lacquers?

    <p>Proper ventilation and electrical wiring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most conventional container used for packaging nail lacquers?

    <p>Glass bottles with a brush applicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity range for glass bottles with a brush applicator used for nail lacquer packaging?

    <p>8ml to 20ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material makes up the applicator for the glass bottles used for nail lacquer packaging?

    <p>Aluminium canister with an acrylic fiber tip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the applicator in the glass bottles used for nail lacquer packaging?

    <p>Applying polish directly to nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of including diamond dust in nail polish?

    <p>To improve the nail polish's application properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the lacquer base in nail polish?

    <p>To improve the adhesion of the nail polish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of plasticizers in nail polish?

    <p>To prevent cracking and brittleness in the nail polish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the category of processes involved in the manufacture of nail enamels?

    <p>Chemical processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the ideal characteristics of an enamel remover as per the given text?

    <p>Does not have an unpleasant and obtrusive odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT expected from an ideal nail polish remover?

    <p>Quick evaporation during application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an enamel remover, based on the given text?

    <p>To remove the nail enamel without leaving the nails fatty or sticky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ideal characteristic of a lacquer remover according to the text?

    <p>Not leaving the nails fatty or sticky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of including Castor oil in Type I enamel remover?

    <p>To provide a solvent blend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ingredient constitutes the smallest percentage in Type I enamel remover?

    <p>Castor oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Diethylene glycol mono ethyl ether in Type I enamel remover?

    <p>To provide a solvent blend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the formulation of Type I enamel remover?

    <p>It contains solvent blends and a small percentage of oily materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an enamel remover, based on the given text?

    <p>To remove nail enamel from the nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the category of processes involved in the manufacture of nail enamels?

    <p>Filling, capping, and packing of nail lacquers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of opacifying agents in nail polish?

    <p>To make the nail polish opaque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do solvents play in the characteristics of the dry film in nail polish?

    <p>Making the dry film smooth and even</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the diary given to the subjects in the evaluation of nail enamel remover?

    <p>To note any signs of irritation on the cuticles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the frequency at which subjects were instructed to remove their nail enamel using the test product provided?

    <p>Thrice per week for 4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were subjects instructed to do regarding their usual brand of hand care products during the evaluation period?

    <p>To continue using their usual brand of hand care products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did subjects return for a final evaluation of the cuticles for signs of irritation?

    <p>After 4 weeks of using the test product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cuticle removers based on the given text?

    <p>To soften the cuticles and remove dead skin cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material forms the basis for many preparations of cuticle removers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Potassium hydroxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of humectants such as glycerin or propylene glycol in cuticle removers?

    <p>To counteract the irritation potential of alkali hydroxides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of sebum in relation to cuticle removers?

    <p>To form an irregular appendage that grows thick and ragged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compounds are prominent in cuticle softeners?

    <p>Quaternary ammonium compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical level at which cetyl pyridinium chloride and stearyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride are used in cuticle softeners?

    <p>3-5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does urea have in cuticle softeners?

    <p>Promotes the swelling of keratin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to increase the viscosity in cuticle softeners?

    <p>Nonionic thickening agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the moisture content of nails compared to the stratum corneum?

    <p>Less than half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does occlusive coatings that prevent moisture transpiration affect nails?

    <p>They can promote fungal infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total lipid content of nails?

    <p>Less than 1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does externally applied materials have on the nail plate?

    <p>They permit penetration through the nail plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for applying emollient creams as nail creams?

    <p>Two to three times per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probable cause of nail brittleness as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are emollient creams for nails typically formulated from?

    <p>Both lanolin absorption bases and beeswax-borax emulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the emollient creams for nails be applied?

    <p>After soaking the hands in warm water and thoroughly drying them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for applying emollient nail creams?

    <p>Two to three times per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before applying emollient creams to the nails?

    <p>Soaking the hands in warm, soapy water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are emollient creams for nail care formulated from?

    <p>Lanolin absorption bases or Beeswax-borax emulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the best time to apply emollient nail creams?

    <p>Just before retiring for the night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the liquid composition consisting of steartrimonium chloride, nonoxynol-10, and TEA stearate?

    <p>To eliminate brittleness and dryness of nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the claimed benefit of the liquid composition for nails?

    <p>Eliminating brittleness and dryness of nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of diamond dust in nail polish?

    <p>To provide a shimmering effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of humectants such as glycerin or propylene glycol in cuticle removers?

    <p>To retain and preserve moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of nail white preparations?

    <p>To produce an even white edge to the nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical weight percentage of the inert white pigment in nail white preparations?

    <p>20-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered one of the best inert white pigments for nail white preparations?

    <p>Zinc oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form is the nail white preparation generally presented?

    <p>As a stiff paste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a nail dryer?

    <p>To speed up the drying of freshly enameled nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of depositing a transparent film of oil over freshly applied enamel?

    <p>To reduce tackiness and prevent mearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of emollient creams in relation to nail care?

    <p>To soften and moisturize the nails and cuticles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a nail lacquer's applicator?

    <p>To apply the nail polish evenly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of plastic fingernails and elongators?

    <p>To improve the cosmetic appearance of damaged or short nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the low sale rate of plastic fingernails and elongators?

    <p>High incidence of allergic reactions to methyl methacrylate monomer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are plastic fingernails made of?

    <p>Preformed acrylic plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional components may be included in the production of plastic fingernails and elongators?

    <p>Opacifier, pigment, and filler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ciclopirox topical solution, 8%, based on the given text?

    <p>Treating fungal nail infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected target area for the application of ciclopirox topical solution, 8%?

    <p>Fingernails and toenails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for a fungal nail infection as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Onychomycosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body is NOT mentioned as a location where fungi can live according to the text?

    <p>Teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of solvents in nail polish preparation?

    <p>Dissolve and disperse the other ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of pearl essence in nail polish?

    <p>Provide a pearly luster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of including diamond dust in nail polish?

    <p>Add sparkle and shine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the applicator in the glass bottles used for nail lacquer packaging?

    <p>Facilitate easy application</p> Signup and view all the answers

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