Comparing E230 - Biphenyl vs E904 - Shellac
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Is biphenyl polar?
No—biphenyl is essentially nonpolar due to its symmetric aromatic hydrocarbon structure and lack of polar functional groups.
Is biphenyl polar or nonpolar?
Nonpolar; it has no significant dipole moment.
Is biphenyl soluble in methanol?
Only sparingly; it dissolves much better in nonpolar organic solvents, with limited solubility in methanol that increases with heat.
Is biphenyl soluble in water?
No—it's practically insoluble in water.
What is a polychlorinated biphenyl?
A PCB is a biphenyl molecule with multiple chlorine atoms attached; these synthetic chemicals were used as dielectric and coolant fluids but are now widely restricted due to persistence and toxicity.
What is shellac nails?
In beauty, “shellac nails” are a UV-cured hybrid gel-polish service (e.g., CND Shellac); despite the name, it does not use the food additive shellac (E904) resin used as a glaze.
How to remove shellac nail polish?
Soak the nails in acetone for about 10–15 minutes (using cotton and foil or remover wraps), then gently push off the softened coating—do not peel to avoid nail damage.
Is shellac the same as gel?
Not exactly—Shellac is a specific brand of gel-polish hybrid, while “gel” can refer broadly to many soak-off UV/LED gel systems; they cure similarly and have comparable wear.
What is a shellac manicure?
A manicure using a UV/LED-cured gel-polish system branded “Shellac” for long-lasting color; it’s unrelated to the food glazing agent shellac (E904).
What are shellac nails?
They are nails coated with a UV-cured gel-polish branded “Shellac” for chip-resistant wear, not coated with the food additive shellac (E904) used in food glazes.