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Exposure Symptoms
Inhalation-- vapors irritate the respiratory tract. Symptoms of overexposure:
coughing, chest pain, headache, drowsiness, nausea, anorexia, irritability and narcosis. Very high levels may cause Pulmonary
Edema and death. Linked to several cardiovascular problems because of it’s ability to lower the blood pressure. Serious
symptoms include rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis and conjunctivitis.
Skin Contact-- Irritation including redness,
itching, and pain. Repeated exposure can cause the additional symptoms of swelling, burning sensation, tingling, and the loss
of feeling in the fingertips. Resembles Eczema except for the absence of lesions.
Aggravation of Pre-Existing Conditions--Persons
who have pre-existing skin disorders, impaired liver, kidney, or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects
of the substance.
Toxicity-- Research shows NO cancer causing properties or effects. What research HAS shown
is mutation and developmental malformations in laboratory animals.
Environmental--(MMA at issue is a liquid—the
powder form is safe.) Dissolves when mixed in water, evaporates into other chemicals when exposed to air, or soil exposed
to air. It does not bind well to soil, so it makes it’s way to groundwater easily. Plants and animals are not likely
to store the chemical. Low toxicity to aquatic life. Alone, it is not likely to cause environmental harm at normal levels.
Can produce photochemical smog (reaction to radiant energy) when it reacts with other volatile substances in the air.
Exposure Symptoms II
While one person may have their nails done with an MMA product every two weeks for 10 years or more
and never have a reaction, this does not mean they will never have one.
Once a person reacts to it, they will continue to have the reactions once they start. These reactions
may not be realized if the person wasn’t reacting in the past, and the symptoms wind up being blamed on something else.
Symptoms Burning Itching Tingling Swelling and/or redness in the skin surrounding the nail. Numbness
in the fingers Any "contact dermatitis" symptom you wouldn't have normally.
Signs of MMA Use in a Salon
Though these are not "solid" proof that MMA is used in a salon, they are reasons to be concerned
about what the salon is using on your nails.
Strong, tangy sweet smell from the liquid when being applied.
Slight to strong "fishy" smell coming from the nail when filed.
Extremely difficult to remove, and turns into a smooth "jelly" like feel when soaked off with acetone.
Nail Technician secretive about products being used, or "flippant" when replying with a name brand.
Salon advertises "Porcelain Nails" (usually as an alternative to acrylic nails
Lawsuits have been filed, but the majority have been settled out of court—making no path for the government
to step in. The few that have been fought in court, have been overturned on technicalities. One case has been tried twice
already and is waiting for another court date.
However, due to the publicity of "If it is cheaper, it’s MMA", the cost of MMA based products
has risen dramatically to better match the whole sale price of EMA liquids. This is one of the long standing arguments that
supporters of MMA have held is that it is a money issue and not a health issue. Stating that "Main Stream" techs are only
jealous of the cheaper cost. With the rise in the whole sale cost of MMA products recently, this will basically no longer
be an argument in their favor
CONCLUSION ON: MMA INFO # 3
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