Acetone

Recent Examples on the Web Cromwell said the cops had to use acetone to dissolve the superglue in order to extricate himself from the Starbucks. — Vulture, 28 Mar. 2023 Soak a cotton ball with acetone and place it on your nail. — Sydney Wingfield, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2022 Toluene, methanol, acetone and ethyl acetate are all flammable. — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2023 Yildiz subjects Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Coach accessories to a litany of abuse, slicing them open with an X-Acto knife, rubbing acetone on their surfaces, and lighting shreds on fire to determine the quality of the rawhide, finish, and tanning process. — Isabel Slone, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Apr. 2023 Any remaining residue from the adhesive can be removed with an acetone nail polish remover. — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2023 Often, gel extensions can be removed with acetone just like regular gel polish but usually will need some filing first. — Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 27 Feb. 2023 The chemicals involved were two types of ethanol, two types of acetic acid, benzene and acetone, according a copy of an agreement with the company provided by the EPA. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2022 According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, the most effective way to remove gel nail polish is by soaking your nails in acetone. — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023 See More These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustra...

• Abrading & Polishing • Building & Grounds • Electrical & Lighting • Fabricating • Fastening & Joining • Filtering • Flow & Level Control • Furniture & Storage • Hand Tools • Hardware • Heating & Cooling • Lubricating • Material Handling • Measuring & Inspecting • Office Supplies & Signs • Pipe, Tubing, Hose & Fittings • Plumbing and Janitorial • Power Transmission • Pressure & Temperate Control • Pulling & Lifting • Raw Materials • Safety Supplies • Sawing & Cutting • Sealing • Shipping • Suspending •

A small amount of acetone is produced by your body during the process of metabolism. When metabolism breaks down food and turns it into glucose for energy, insulin moves the glucose into cells from the bloodstream. If the body isn’t getting enough carbohydrates, the amount of glucose is limited, leaving the body to use fat stores as fuel. When fat is broken down by the liver, it creates chemicals known as ketones. Acetone is the main ketone created in this process. How It's Used One of the most notable uses for acetone is nail polish remover. Acetone is a solvent and can break down nail polish for easier removal with a cotton swab or pad. It is commonly used because it mixes easily with water and evaporates quickly. Its ability to quickly dissolve substances including paint, glue, and other stains is a reason why it is often an ingredient in industrial and household cleaning products. The effects it produces will depend on how much acetone is in the body. If just a small amount of the chemical is taken in—as usually is the case when the skin is exposed to it through the use of cleaning supplies or nail polish remover—the liver will filter it out naturally by breaking it down into nonharmful chemicals that can be used as energy. These effects are typically felt when acetone is breathed in in high amounts over a short period of time. Irritation to the nose, throat, and eyes can occur from breathing in acetone at 100 ppm–900 ppm (parts per million), whereas the more serious s...

Everyone gets If your breath smells like acetone -- the same fruity scent as nail polish remover -- it may be a sign of high levels of ketones (acids your Diabetes and Acetone When your body can’t get energy from glucose, it burns Other Symptoms There are other symptoms of DKA besides fruity-scented breath, and they happen quickly; at times, within 24 hours. They’re also among the signs that you could have diabetes. You may notice that you’re: • Thirsty and pee a lot • Sick to your • • Short of breath • Confused • • Not It can also happen if you miss or don’t take your insulin. Blood and When to Call Your Doctor If you have diabetes and smell acetone on your breath, make sure to follow your doctor’s treatment plan. Most of the time, this means taking insulin, a medicine to control your blood sugar and stop If you’re following your treatment plan and your ketone level is moderate or high, call your doctor right away for help. You should also contact your doctor if you don’t have diabetes and are worried about a lasting acetone scent. DKA can be an emergency. You need medical care right away if: • You have more than one symptom of DKA • You can’t reach your doctor • Your blood sugar is staying above 300 mg/dL Other Causes of Acetone Breath While diabetes is the main reason people get acetone breath, it can also happen because of these other things: SOURCES: Medscape: “Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).” National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Diabetes Ov...