Why are chemicals like ethyl acetate needed in nail polish?

Subject: Why are chemicals like ethyl acetate needed in nail polish?

Date: Thu Dec 14 17:32:35 2000
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Area of science: Chemistry
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I'd like to know why nail polish producers put harmful chemicals, such as 
ethyl acetate or butyl acetate, into their polishes? What is their purpose? 
Are they really needed?

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