Does acetone dissolve paper cup?

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asked Mar 28, 2022 in Science by Bertenery (690 points)
Does acetone dissolve paper cup?

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answered Mar 28, 2022 by mujgbdsr (1,320 points)
Acetone can dissolve a paper cup if left in the paper cup for too long although most often the acetone will start to eat a hole in the paper cup.

However acetone does have the ability to quickly eat a Styrofoam cup just like gasoline can.

If you put gasoline or acetone into a Styrofoam cup the Styrofoam cup will be dissolved.

Materials that can withstand acetone include some types of plastic, metal, glass and paper.

PVC and Polystyrene will melt and dissolve in acetone.

When acetone is applied to paper it will dissolve ink on paper but not do any damage to the paper.

The acetone will not dissolve the paper and it's safe to apply acetone to paper to dissolve ink.

Acetone is a powerful organic solvent that can be used to easily and quickly remove ink from paper.

It works on most types of ink, regardless of the constituents, and is cheaply and readily available.

It will remove most ink without causing any damage to the paper.

Acetone is a chemical used to make products like nail polish remover and paint remover.

Your body also makes this chemical when it breaks down fat.

Acetone is safe in normal amounts, but too much of it could be a problem.

Acetone is a liquid solvent that can break down and dissolve other substances.

Companies include acetone in products such as nail polish remover, paint remover, and varnish remover.

Some also use acetone to manufacture plastics, lacquers, and textiles.

Breathing moderate to high amounts of acetone for a short amount of time can irritate your nose, throat, lungs and eyes.

It can also cause headaches, dizziness, confusion, a faster pulse, nausea, vomiting, effects on the blood, passing out and possible coma, and a shorter menstrual cycle in women.

Exposure to acetone can dehydrate the nail plate, cuticles and the surrounding skin – nails can become dry and brittle, and cuticles can become dry, flaky, red and irritated.

Acetone is a volatile, flammable and colorless liquid that is miscible with water.

On the other hand, nail polish remover is an organic solvent that may include coloring, scents, oils, and solvents.

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