12 Feb 2016
CBC News reports that Manitoba will begin testing nail salons for formaldehyde, toluene, acetone, and methyl methacrylate. This was prompted by complaints of strong chemical smells in a nail salon, where testing has confirmed the presence of formaldehyde in the air. It is still unknown whether the level of formaldehyde exceeded the allowable limit.
Link to the CBC article to read more about this initiative, as well as the hazards of formaldehyde and other chemicals found in nail salons.
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