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  2. Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care ...

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    Not all of the acetone molecules will evaporate again, and so, when acetone remains in the bodies of water or soil, a reaction will occur. Nail polish remover evaporates easily because acetone's intermolecular forces are weak. An acetone molecule can't attract other acetone molecules easily because its hydrogens are not slightly positive.

  3. Acetone - Wikipedia

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    Acetone (2-propanone or dimethyl ketone) is an organic compound with the formula (CH 3) 2 CO. [22] It is the simplest and smallest ketone (>C=O).It is a colorless, highly volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic pungent odour, very reminiscent of the smell of pear drops.

  4. Defatting (medical) - Wikipedia

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    Defatting is caused by the exposure of human skin to a chemical substance, including alcohols, detergents, chemical solvents and motor oil. Aliphatic compounds (commonly found in kerosene) cause defatting action, with lower-boiling point aliphatics having the greatest defatting action and therefore the most potential to cause dermatitis.

  5. Uses and Benefits of Acetone - AOL

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    Acetone is a chemical used to remove nail polish from your nails or as a household cleaner. It also occurs naturally in your body, facilitating ketosis. Uses and Benefits of Acetone

  6. Inhalant - Wikipedia

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    An odor of paint or solvents on clothes, skin, and breath is sometimes a sign of inhalant abuse, and paint or solvent residues can sometimes emerge in sweat. [ 66 ] According to NIH, even a single session of inhalant use "can disrupt heart rhythms and lower oxygen levels", which can lead to death.

  7. Dihydroxyacetone - Wikipedia

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    Scrubbing the skin, prolonged water submersion, or heavy sweating can lighten the tan, as these all contribute to rapid dead skin cell exfoliation (the dead skin cells are the tinted portion of the sunless tan). [5] It is recommended to shave, wash, or exfoliate the skin before application in order to produce a more even tan. The skin should ...

  8. The dangers of LED face masks you should know about - AOL

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    However, the dangers surrounding the masks and others of its kind have been a point of concern for many dermatologists, long before Neutrogena's recall on July 5th.

  9. This dangerous skin-melting plant is sweeping the world - AOL

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    From just one touch of the dangerous plant, one's skin can remain sensitive to light for up to seven years. The plant currently poses a safety threat to young children as it typically thrives in ...