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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
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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