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Nail varnish remover is an acid, which is why it is such a harsh substance, although due to health and safety regulations it is a very weak acidic substance. If it was strong then it would course irritation to the skin.

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Benjamin Miller

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nail polish Remover is an acid due to the active ingredient, ethyl acetate. It's a corrosive material put into the nail polish remover to eat away the nail polish but is not a strong acid because if it was too strong it would irritate the skin

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βˆ™ 14y ago

Nail polish is highly basic with a Ph comparable to that of ammonia. (about 11-12)

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βˆ™ 13y ago

nailpolish remover has Acetone in it that acts as the remover its a hidrocarbon not an acid

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βˆ™ 15y ago

it is a base

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Mazie Beauregard

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It’s a acid.

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Mazie Beauregard

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Plz answer

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Josiah Crooks

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awsome thanks
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Ethel Hauck

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great answer, thxxx!

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βˆ™ 11y ago

It is Acid.

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βˆ™ 12y ago

acid

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βˆ™ 11y ago

citric acid

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Q: Is nail polish remover an acid or alkali?
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