A refined acrylic liquid for smooth sculpting, confident bead pickup, and polished nail work.
✦ Acrylic Liquid for Sculpted Nail Enhancements
TONES Monomer Liquid 4 Fl oz TO-AP-016 is the Original TONES EMA Acrylic Monomer in a 4 fl oz / 118 mL bottle, created for powder-and-liquid acrylic nail services. Designed for use with acrylic powder, this clear to blue-violet liquid helps form the workable acrylic bead nail professionals rely on for shaping, overlaying, and sculpting.
The manufacturer describes this monomer as MMA-free, HEMA-free, and TPO-free, with low-odor performance, non-yellowing wear, controlled bead pickup, and consistent working time. It is best suited for trained nail professionals or users familiar with acrylic application, proper ventilation, and careful handling.
✦ Why It Belongs at the Nail Table
✦ EMA-Based Acrylic Liquid Formulated as an ethyl methacrylate monomer for traditional powder-and-liquid acrylic nail systems.
✦ MMA-Free Formula Manufacturer-stated MMA-free, giving nail professionals a monomer option aligned with modern acrylic service preferences.
✦ Smooth Bead Pickup Marketed to help create a controlled acrylic bead when paired with acrylic powder and a properly prepared brush.
✦ Consistent Working Time TONES notes polymerization begins within approximately 1–3 minutes, with set speed influenced by conditions and product variant.
✦ Low-Odor Original The Original version is described by the manufacturer as low-odor, while still requiring adequate ventilation during use.
✦ 4 oz Salon-Friendly Size The 4 fl oz / 118 mL format is convenient for independent nail techs, stations, and everyday acrylic service setups.
✦ Key Ingredients
Ethyl Methacrylate Listed in the TONES Acrylic Liquid MSDS as the primary monomer component of the formula.
Triethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate Included in the published MSDS composition for the acrylic liquid formula.
N,N-Dimethyl-p-Toluidine Shown in the MSDS composition table in a small listed range.
D&C Violet #2 May be present according to the MSDS, aligning with the liquid’s clear to blue-violet appearance.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Work in a well-ventilated area and pour a small amount of TONES EMA Liquid Monomer into a clean dappen dish.
- 02 Dip an acrylic brush into the liquid, then press the brush into acrylic powder to form an acrylic bead or pearl.
- 03 Apply the acrylic pearl to the nail and sculpt to the desired shape using your preferred professional acrylic technique.
- 04 Do not pour used monomer back into the original bottle; keep the bottle closed when not in use and follow the product MSDS for handling guidance.
