NovaLash’s adhesives are in full compliance with the FDA’s recommended maximum concentration for formaldehyde of 0.2% for cosmetics.  When using EPA method TO-11A/8315HPLC-UV, NovaLash’s adhesives do not contain any detectable formaldehyde as manufactured and delivered in the bottle.  Laboratory tests show that there is no detectable formaldehyde present in the bottle in NovaLash’s adhesives based upon a detection limit of 0.05 parts per billion or 1 nanogram per cubic meter.  When cyanoacrylate adhesives are exposed to ambient air, the formation of formaldehyde may occur, therefore, opening the bottle and performing lash extension procedures may result in the production of de minimus amounts of formaldehyde.  In an effort to minimize this potential as much as possible, NovaLash is committed to producing and delivering the purest product possible prior to the bottle being opened.

NovaLash goes to great lengths to eliminate the formation of formaldehyde in its adhesive during the manufacturing process. There are many extra steps followed to purify our adhesives. If these steps are not followed, formaldehyde can form in the bottle as a bi-product of exposure to water vapor in the air.

Once the adhesive bottle is opened for use, a de minimus amount of formaldehyde is produced. The amount of formaldehyde produced during the drying process is not a health hazard.

It is important to protect the adhesive bottle from moisture when not in use. This can be done by insuring that the cap is replaced immediately after dispensing the adhesive. Care should be taken to close the cap tightly.