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Yes. Like many volatile solvents it's a CNS depressant, and the LD50 for inhalation (in mice) is about 44 g / m^3 over four hours. It's also an irritant, particularly to the eyes.
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Inhaling pure acetone in high concentrations can irritate your respiratory system, causing symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, and throat or lung irritation. It can also cause dizziness, headache, and nausea. Prolonged exposure to high levels of acetone can be harmful to your health, so it is important to use it in a well-ventilated area and avoid inhaling it directly.
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How do you soluble the chlorophyll in acetone?
Pure isolated chlorophyll is soluble in acetone
What ingredients are in acetone?
Acetone can be made naturally in the body in small amounts by the process of decarboxylation of ketone bodies. Synthetic acetone is made from propylene.
What is the difference between acetone and methyl ethyl ketone?
Chemically the difference is 1 carbon and 2 hydrogen atoms. Acetone ==> CH3-CHO-CH3 MEK (Butanone) ==> CH3-CHO-CH2-CH3 Their properties are therefore very similar because of this. MEK HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Acetone HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Acetone also happens to be much cheaper. As for uses, since acetone evaporates quicker it is often used as a paint thinner as it will not prolong the drying time as much as MEK would. Acetone is also a better solvent because looking at the structure of the molecule it has a more medium polarity than MEK, and thus dissolves a wider range of compounds.
Why is the temp of boiling pure acetone constant?
Acetone has a constant boiling point because it is an azeotrope. Azeotropes are mixtures of two or more liquids whose proportions cannot be altered by simple distillation. They are also called constant boiling mixtures.
How many type of acetone?
Yes, mainly there are 3 types of acetone: regular acetone, acetone with enriched formula, maximum strength acetone.
How do you soluble the chlorophyll in acetone?
Pure isolated chlorophyll is soluble in acetone
Is acetone a pure substance or mixture?
pure substance, propanone
What is the effect of nail polish remover when it is pour in the plant?
nail polish remover contains acetone and other petroleum solvents which are extremely volatile and will harm any plant it is applied to. As well as yourself if ingested or inhaled
How much acid and base is in acetone?
Acetone is a pure organic liquid no acid or base is in it.
How do you get paint of tiles?
have you tried pure acetone?
Can you use acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover to thin nail polish?
Yes, but use pure acetone very carefully.
Is an acetone a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Neither, its a pure substance
What is the element for nail polish remover?
pure acetone
Can flour harm if snorted or smoked?
As with any dust-like material, flour can harm your lungs if inhaled
Is a acetone an element or compound?
Acetone is a chemical compound and not just a single substance. It is colorless, has a distictive smell and is flammable.
Will acetone harm concrete?
No, it won't. It can be poisonous though, and it very flammable.
What destroys super glue?
Pure Acetone will destroy super glue.
