Rapid-Curing Polymer Formulations for Nail Coatings
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Modern nail coating formulations must balance rapid curing times with safety, durability, and ease of removal. Current systems require 8-12 minutes to fully cure under ambient conditions, while UV-cured formulations achieve cure times of 2-3 minutes but need specialized equipment. When exposed to curing conditions, these polymer systems undergo complex crosslinking reactions that can generate temperatures up to 45°C at the nail surface.
The core challenge lies in developing formulations that achieve rapid cure times while maintaining color stability, adhesion strength, and removal properties that meet consumer expectations.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including photo-reactive monomer systems, specialized polyamide particle technologies, water-soluble polymer architectures, and optimized solvent blends. These and other approaches focus on practical formulations that can be manufactured at scale while meeting regulatory requirements for consumer nail products.
1. Coating Compositions with Rapid-Drying Film-Forming Polymers and Non-Volatile Solvent System
MYCONE DENTAL CORP, 2000
Quick-drying coating compositions, especially nail coatings, that dry in less than 70 seconds under ambient conditions without using volatile solvents like acetone. The compositions contain a base component with specific ratios of film-forming polymers, reactive species, plasticizer, solvent, and catalyst. The absence of volatile solvents allows rapid drying without environmental issues. The compositions can also have a pigment component with specific pigments, brighteners, and ketones.
2. Nail Polish Topcoat Composition with Rapid UV/Thermal-Curable Acrylic Blend
OPI PRODUCTS INC, 1998
Rapid drying nail polish topcoat that dries within 3 minutes under exposure to safe amounts of UV light or thermal radiation. The topcoat composition is non-yellowing, glossy, hard, and durable. It contains a specific blend of solvents, acrylic monomers, crosslinkers, and initiators that cure rapidly upon exposure to light or heat. The composition dries faster than conventional topcoats without discoloration or yellowing. It is also non-toxic and removable with standard nail polish remover.
3. Photocurable Nail Coating Composition with Acrylate Polymers and Photoreactive Compounds
INT BEAUTY DESIGN INC, 1996
Clear, photocurable nail coating composition that protects and displays nail polish when applied over wet polish and cured with low-level UV light. The composition is compatible with most nail polishes, dries faster than polish, has better wear characteristics, is insoluble in water, and can be easily removed with regular nail polish remover. The coating composition contains acrylate polymers and photoreactive compounds that cure upon UV exposure. It meets needs for faster curing, durability, water resistance, and removability compared to regular nail polish.
4. Photo-Reactive Nail Coating Composition with Rapid Polymerizing Monomers and Nitrocellulose
ULTRASET LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 1995
A rapidly drying nail coating composition containing photo-reactive monomers that polymerize in minutes when exposed to light. The composition can be applied over multiple layers of nail enamel and cures within a few minutes. It provides a smooth, hard, and glossy coating that is easily removable with commercial nail polish removers. The composition contains nitrocellulose, solvents like isopropanol and ethyl acetate, monomers like ethyl methacrylate and cyclohexyl methacrylate, inhibitors like 4-methoxyphenol, and photoinitiators.
5. Ultraviolet-Curable Nail Coating Composition with Monofunctional Methacrylate Monomers and Nitrocellulose
ULTRASET LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 1995
Rapid drying nail coating composition that uses ultraviolet light to polymerize the coating in just a few minutes. The composition contains a specific blend of monofunctional methacrylate monomers, nitrocellulose, solvents, and inhibitors. The monomers polymerize rapidly when exposed to UV light, providing a smooth, hard, and glossy coating that cures quickly and is easily removable with nail polish remover.
6. Nail Polish Formulation with Silicone and Organofluorinated Hydrocarbon Compounds
MELLUL MYRIAM, 1994
Nail polish formulation that dries faster than conventional nail polishes. The formulation contains a specific combination of silicone compounds and organofluorinated hydrocarbon compounds. The silicone compounds can be amino-silicones or thio-silicones. The organofluorinated hydrocarbon compounds have fluorine substituted carbon skeletons. Adding these compounds in small quantities (0.05-5%) improves nail polish drying time significantly compared to conventional polishes.
7. Nail Polish Composition with Acetone-Based Solvent System and Specific Viscosity for Rapid Drying
AMALIA INC, 1994
Quick-drying nail polish that dries in less than 3 minutes. The polish contains a unique solvent system with acetone as a key ingredient. The acetone interacts with other solvents in the polish to create a faster evaporation rate. The polish also has a specific viscosity range and pigment loading for rapid drying. The kit includes pigmented, clear, and base/top coats that dry in under 3 minutes.
8. Ultraviolet-Curable Methacrylate Nail Coating Composition with Polymerization Inhibitors
LIFETIME COSMETICS INC, 1992
Rapid drying nail coating composition that cures in minutes using ultraviolet light. The composition is a methacrylate monomer system with inhibitors like hydroquinone and antioxidants to prevent polymerization until exposed to UV. The monomers cure into a hard, glossy coating over multiple layers of nail enamel when irradiated with low intensity long wavelength UV for a few minutes. The composition is removable with commercial nail polish removers.
9. Nail Polish Composition with High Concentration Trichlorotrifluoroethane for Accelerated Drying
DELLAQUILA; LOUIS, 1991
Quick drying nail polish that reduces drying time significantly compared to conventional nail polishes. The formula includes a film former, modifying resin, plasticizer, solvents, and a high concentration (30-40%) of trichlorotrifluoroethane. This fluorinated/chlorinated hydrocarbon helps the polish dry faster.
10. Nail Polish Composition with Integrated Base and Top Coat Properties Containing Acrylic Components
HOLDER WILLIAM L, 1989
A composition for reducing drying time of colored nail polish and extending the freshly polished look. The composition is applied as a base, intermediate, and top coat instead of separate base and top coats. It contains acrylic nail powder, acrylic nail primer, adhesive, and top coat nail polish mixed in specific amounts. Applying this composition in 5 steps (base, color, composition, color, composition) significantly reduces drying time compared to using separate base and top coats.
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