Bismuth subsalicylate, sold under the brand name Pepto-Bismol, is a medication used to treat temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn and nausea. Commonly known as pink bismuth, it is also sometimes the active ingredient in Kaopectate. It has the empirical chemical formula of C 7 H 5 BiO 4, is a colloidal substance obtained by hydrolysis of bismuth salicylate (Bi{C 6 H 4 (OH)CO 2 } 3). The actual structure is unknown and the formulation is only approximate.
Acrylic nail powder is commonly applied in salons to create acrylic nails. Individuals must soak their nails in solvents to remove resins that form from the mixture of acrylic nail powder and a monomer liquid. Some people experience dizziness when exposed to acetone. A woman with acrylic fingernails.
DBP is the first of the toxic trio. The other two toxic ingredients commonly found in nail polish include: 1  Toluene, which is made from petroleum or coal tar. 2  Chronic exposure linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage, and may affect a developing fetus.he other two toxic ingredients commonly found in nail polish include: 1  Toluene, which is made from petroleum or coal tar. 2  Formaldehyde, a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant, and a known carcinogen (formaldehyde exposure has been associated with leukemia specifically).