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In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with a local poison control center. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Accidentally drinking small amounts of acetone/nail polish remover is unlikely to harm you as an adult. However even small amounts can be dangerous to your child, so it is important to keep this and all household chemicals in a safe place.
If the person survives past 48 hours, the chances for recovery are good.
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Does acetone kill all bacteria and viruses on contact surfaces?
Looking at several scientific articles show that acetone will kill bacteria on non-living surfaces. As for viruses, they are not alive. But acetone is antiviral and will inhibit viral activity.
How do you kill prickly pear cacti with acetone?
Some people report that spraying the cactus with acetone will damage the cells enough to kill it when done repeatedly. However, most people with an overgrowth say that just digging them up or using a tool called a "cactus kicker" is much quicker and more effective.
Does acetone kill bed bugs?
Yes, but is not a practical alternative to pestricides.
How much acid and base is in acetone?
Acetone is a pure organic liquid no acid or base is in it.
How many styrofoam peanuts will dissolve in acetone?
The solvent in the acetone( mostly found in polish remover) will allow the styrofoam to melt.
How much acetone (CH3COCH3) would be needed to obtain 3.35 moles of acetone The density of acetone is 0.851 gmL.?
3,35 moles of acetone is equal to 194,57 g.
How much time it takes to kill someone?
depends
How much psi does it take to kill someone?
a lot
Can consumption of acetone cause death?
Acetone cannot kill you unless consumed in excessive amounts. That doesn't mean it is a safe substance. Acetone should be avoided due to the vapors causing minor symptoms and possible long term affects.
Can styrofoam melted by acetone harden like plastic?
Yes, it can, just don't add too much acetone.
What is the reaction of polystyrene and acetone?
The mixture of Polystyrene and Acetone results in the creation of a sticky residue as the Polystyrene beads dissolve into the Acetone. You can use Nail polish remover with Acetone. However, the chemical reaction occurs at a much more rapid pace with pure Acetone.
What solvent is in nail varnish soluble?
Non-acetone nail polish removers contain ethyl acetate. The other removers contain acetone. If you have acrylic nails, and you're either doing someone else's nails or painting your acrylics, do not get acetone-based removers because acetone dissolves acrylics.
