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Solvents in nail polishes

Acetone (bp = 56°C) is completely water-soluble and dissolves a wide variety of organic compounds as well. Accordingly, it is one of the most important industrial solvents. You may be most familiar with it as the solvent in nail polish. [Pg.593]

Ethers, esters, and ketones are molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Ethers are colorless and have a sweet odor. Some ethers have anesthetic properties and are used medicinally. Enflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane are all ethers that are used clinically as anesthetics. Esters include ethyl and methyl acetate. They are used in various adhesives, gums, resins, waxes, and oils. Ketones are very effective solvents for fats, resins, and lacquers. Examples are acetone (the solvent in nail polish and nail polish remover) and methyl butyl ketone (widely used in paint thinners). [Pg.34]


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