Is acetic acid bad for health?

Answer 1

Acetone

Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.

Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.

Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.

Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)

Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash

immediately with plenty of soap and water.

Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Consult a doctor.

All of the above are for fairly high exposure loads. In small amounts, acetone is relatively innocuous, and is in fact a product of normal metabolism.

Answer 2

Acetic acid helps form fatty acids. Fatty acids are acids produced when fats are broken down. They are considered "good fats." These acids are not highly soluble in water, and they can be used for energy by most types of cells, they can also help keep skin healthy, help prevent early aging, and may promote weight loss by helping the body process cholesterol and help rid the arteries of cholesterol build up. Another purpose of fatty acids is to assist the adrenal and thyroid glands, which may also help regulate weight.

Answer 3

Let us hope not as acetic acid is the main component of vinegar and vinegar is recommended as a good dressing ( aside from other dressings ) for salad. Still, even though acetic acid is a weak acid, concentrated acetic acid can be corrosive to skin.

Answer 4

it dissolves the calcium in the bones so that it is bendable.

Answer 5

"Acetic acid, or vinegar, dissolves the calcium in the bones so that it is bendable."

it also remove inches of your height from the acid equlization!!

Answer 6

well I believe that vinegar is a good catalyst in acid reflux and thinning of the blood. Ron Vroman

Answer 7

In the first place Acetic Acid and Vinegar are the same thing.

Answer 8

is acetic acid or sodium carbonate harmful to humans. If you mix bicarbonate of soda & vinegar what is the gas called