acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, laureth-7, biosaccharide gum-2, disodium EDTA, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid ...

If a lamp is not at least 36 watts or the correct wavelength, the acrylates - a group of chemicals used to bond the gel - do not dry properly, penetrating the nail bed and surrounding skin ...

This is a bone of contention within the manicurist community at the moment, as certain brands of builder gel contain adhesives called acrylates, which clients can develop allergic reactions to.