There are a lot of liquid dyes, held in place not because they are solid but because the containing mixture solidifies.Originally Posted by SamanthaM
"solid coloring matter" refers to pigments IE pigmentation.
Or - the stuff used to make all the pretty colors.
If nail polish didn't have any "solid coloring matter" it would be clear.
For example, the colorant in Estée Lauder Pure Color Instant Finish Quick-Dry Topcoat is D&C Violet 2, which is minimum 99.5% water soluable -- a pigment, but not "solid coloring matter".
