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Reviewed November 10, 2026 · U.S. nail-salon chemical-hazard guidance · current OSHA nail-salon page.
OSHA’s nail-salon guidance tells workers to read product labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). It also says that when chemicals are moved from a large bottle into a smaller container, the smaller container should be labeled with the information on the manufacturer’s label.
Two records before service
| Record | Minimum check |
|---|---|
| Container label | Exact product identity, manufacturer label or supportable workplace label, hazard/handling information, intact and readable condition, and match to the product actually inside. |
| Safety Data Sheet | Exact product/manufacturer, current controlled copy or accessible route, hazard and protective information, storage/spill/first-aid sections, and worker access. |
Five-step receiving card
- Match product, manufacturer, container, lot/batch when available, and SDS identity.
- Do not use an unlabeled, mismatched, leaking, damaged, expired, recalled, or otherwise held product until the responsible person resolves it.
- Preserve the manufacturer’s instructions and the applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Train workers on the actual products and keep the SDS access route working during the shift.
- Record correction, disposal/return, replacement, retraining, and responsible review.
Limits
This article does not classify every product, replace an employer’s hazard-communication program, certify an SDS, prescribe personal protective equipment, diagnose exposure, or determine all legal duties. The actual label, current SDS, manufacturer, responsible employer, Kentucky requirements, emergency guidance, and qualified safety/medical professionals control.
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