OPI Review, Is OPI Non-Toxic?
OPI averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 OPI products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark.
OPI grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Does OPI have PFAS, by category
Which OPI products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, resins)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV/LED light exposure (cumulative). Gel polish requires UV-A or LED curing; regular salon visits…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- gel-polish (film-forming lacquer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and uncrosslinked oligomers. Gel-hybrid polishes inherently release VOCs…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- nitrocellulose lacquer base with organic solvents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Organic solvent inhalation (toluene, xylene). All nitrocellulose nail lacquers release VOCs during…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- gel polish (oligomers, resins, solvents, pigments)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Photoinitiator and uncured monomer exposure, UV-cured gel polishes contain photoinitiators (benzophenone…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- gel nail polish (acrylate-based resin system)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Unreacted acrylate monomers in cured film. Gel polish systems retain trace unreacted monomers (typically…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalate plasticizers. Standard nail lacquers often contain phthalates (DBP, DHP, DINP) as plasticizers; OPI…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Water-based organic pigments and plant-derived resins
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based pigmented lacquer
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from resins and solvents
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic pigments, plant-based resins, water-based lacquer
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
OPI and PFAS, common questions
- Does OPI have PFAS?
- OPI averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 OPI products graded as of October 2026, and all 6 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is OPI non-toxic?
- Opi GELement is the highest-graded OPI product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which OPI products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded OPI products we have scored are Opi GELement, Infinite Shine OPI, Nail Lacquer OPI. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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