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Acetone poisoning

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Acetone poisoning

Definition:

This is poisoning from swallowing acetone.

Alternative Names:
Dimethyl formaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone; Fingernail polish remover

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Poisonous Ingredient:

Acetone; Dimethyl formaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone

Where Found:

• Some cleaning agents
• Some lacquers
• Fingernail polish remover
• Rubber cement
• Some glues

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