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With solvents. The kind of solvent depends on the "plastic" involved. Polystyrene dissolves in benzene or toluene
Polyurethane (not the thermoplastic which is insoluble in most solvents) can dissolve in acetone.
Polyethylene is resistant to most organic solvents.
Styrofoam will dissolve in the isopropanol solvents used in some glues. This can be helpful or hindering when working with arts and crafts.
What else can I help you with?
What compounds that do not dissolve in water are usually found in everyday household items?
Nonpolar compounds that do not dissolve in water are commonly found in everyday household items. Examples include fats, oils, waxes, and some plastics.
Does acetone dissolve things?
Yes, acetone is a strong solvent and is known to dissolve many substances, including plastics, paint, and varnishes. It is commonly used in nail polish removers, paint thinners, and as a cleaning agent.
Is this plastic acetone safe?
Acetone is a common solvent used to dissolve plastics, so it is not safe to use acetone on plastic as it can cause damage or deterioration.
What type of substance will dissolve in a nonpolar substance?
A non-polar substance will dissolve in a non-polar substance. Like dissolves like.
What can't sulfuric acid dissolve?
Sulfuric acid cannot dissolve certain non-metallic materials, such as Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene) and some plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene. It also has limited ability to dissolve noble metals like gold and platinum. Additionally, sulfuric acid may not dissolve certain organic compounds with strong chemical bonds.
Why would some plastics sink in alcohol?
Because alcohol will not dissolve these type of plastics and their density is more than the density of the alcohol.
What does a glue stick dissolve in?
Try acetone. It will dissolve most plastics. Wear gloves to protect your hands (acetone will dissolve all the oils from your hands also!).
Can ac atone denigrate plastic?
Some plastics dissolve in acetone, like styrene. Others don't - nail polish remover comes in plastic bottles, so there are plastics that will hold it.
What dissolves in propanone?
Substances that dissolve in propanone include organic compounds like polar and nonpolar solutes such as oils, fats, waxes, and some plastics. It will not dissolve inorganic salts or sugars.
What is the name for substances that do dissolve in water?
Substances that do not dissolve in water are called "insoluble" or "non-soluble." For water (a polar molecule), anything non-polar will not dissolve, including hexane, methane, ethane, propane, octane, oils, waxes, and plastics.
What compounds that do not dissolve in water are usually found in everyday household items?
Nonpolar compounds that do not dissolve in water are commonly found in everyday household items. Examples include fats, oils, waxes, and some plastics.
Does acetone dissolve things?
Yes, acetone is a strong solvent and is known to dissolve many substances, including plastics, paint, and varnishes. It is commonly used in nail polish removers, paint thinners, and as a cleaning agent.
Why shouldn't you put Vaseline on a Rubik's cube?
Vaseline will dissolve the plastics slowly. Also, Vaseline will just make the cube feel slimy and greasy.
Is this plastic acetone safe?
Acetone is a common solvent used to dissolve plastics, so it is not safe to use acetone on plastic as it can cause damage or deterioration.
What type of substance will dissolve in a nonpolar substance?
A non-polar substance will dissolve in a non-polar substance. Like dissolves like.
What can't sulfuric acid dissolve?
Sulfuric acid cannot dissolve certain non-metallic materials, such as Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene) and some plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene. It also has limited ability to dissolve noble metals like gold and platinum. Additionally, sulfuric acid may not dissolve certain organic compounds with strong chemical bonds.
What substance will acid not dissolve?
Acid is unable to dissolve substances such as certain plastics, glass, and metals like gold and platinum. These materials are resistant to the corrosive properties of acids and are often used in lab equipment to handle acidic solutions.
