Acetone is a colorless and liquid chemical. It is often used in cosmetics and personal care products, in the formulation of nail polish removers, but acetone can also be found in nail polish, bath products, cleaning products, fragrance products, hair care products, and skin care products. Also, acetone is a solvent used in the manufacture of plastics and other industrial products. Acetone can be used to a limited extent in household products, including cosmetics and personal care products.
Acetone is the main ingredient in many nail polish removers. Makes it easier to remove nail polish by breaking it up. It is easily miscible with water and evaporates quickly in air.
Acetone is also widely used in the textile industry for degreasing the wool and removing the stickiness of the silk.
Also as a solvent, acetone is often included in the formulation of varnishes for automotive and furniture polishes. Acetone is used to reduce the viscosity of lacquer solutions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized that acetone is safe for use in adhesives and food contact coatings. To date, no critical health effects have been detected in certain products containing acetone.
Acetone is highly flammable, however, it is generally considered to have low acute and chronic toxicity. Acetone can cause a sore throat or cough when inhaled.
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