For Acetone we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Beauty, Carpet, Cinematography, Diabetes, Explosives, Film Production, Health and Beauty, Import Cars, Nutrition, Ozone Protection and Photography.

Acetone (Beauty)

Acetone is a strong solvent that is used in nail polish removers. It is appropriate for natural nails only. It can be found in some astringents/toners/fresheners.

Acetone (Carpet)

A volatile, flammable dry solvent (C3H60) used primarily to dissolve synthetic resins, such as nail polish, airplane glue, acrylic paint, etc. Acetone dissolves acetate fiber instantly!

Acetone (Cinematography)

An organic liquid chemical used in the manufacture of some types of film cement. Also used to clean film splicing equipment. (Film Editing)

Acetone (Diabetes)

A chemical formed in the blood when the body uses fat instead of glucose (sugar) for energy. If acetone forms, it usually means that the cells do not have enough insulin, or cannot use the insulin that is in the blood, to use glucose for energy. Acetone passes through the body into the urine. Someone with a lot of acetone in the body can have breath that smells fruity and is called "acetone breath."See also: Ketone bodies.

Acetone (Explosives)

Acetone or dimethyl ketone or 2-propanone (CH3COCH3), colorless, flammable liquid. Acetone is widely used in industry as a solvent for many organic substances and is a component of most paint and varnish removers. It is used in making synthetic Resins and fillers, smokeless powders, and many other organic compounds.

Acetone (Film Production)

An organic liquid chemical used in the manufacture of some types of film cement. Also used to clean film splicing equipment. (Film Editing)

Acetone (Health and Beauty)

Acetone is a strong solvent that is used in nail polish removers. It is appropriate for natural nails only. It can be found in some astringents/toners/fresheners.

Acetone (Import Cars)

1. A highly flammable liquid sometimes used as a racing-fuel additive. Acetone CH3COCH3 helps to prevent other chemicals in a fuel mixture from separating. 2. A powerful ketone-type lacquer solvent. 3. Used as a solvent to clean parts.

Acetone (Nutrition)

A colorless solvent for fat, oils, and waxes, which is obtained by fermentation (inhalation can irritate lungs, and large amounts have a narcotic effect).

Acetone (Ozone Protection)

An organic solvent (CH3COCH3) which has zero ODP.

Acetone (Photography)

A solvent chemical used in certain processing solutions that contain materials not normally soluble in water.

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