Nail-Polish Makers Settle Suits Involving Toluene in Products

Posted: 07/07/1993  browse the blog archive

Four nail-polish manufacturers have settled lawsuits with As You Sow involving illegal chemical use in their products. As You Sow, an environmental group, sued Revlon Inc., Pavlon Ltd., Jonel, and Artmatic USA Cosmetics for use of toluene, a chemical known to cause birth defects. The companies have settled, agreeing to stop using toluene in their products and halt distribution of toluene-containing nail polishes in California. As You Sow has filed suit against a total of forty-three nail-polish manufacturers.