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*Brain damage as well as damage to other cells, like in the nose and lungs. *increased risk of cancer.
*natural nail polish remover exists(it's the acetone that hurts you and it's avoidable)
Alternative Names: Organic solvent syndrome; Psychoorganic syndrome; Chronic solvent encephalopathy
This poisoning is from swallowing or breathing in (inhaling) nail polish.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient
- Toluene
- Butyl acetate
- Ethyl acetate
- Dibutyl phthalate
- Various fingernail polishes
Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Symptoms
- Bladder and kidneys
- Increased need to urinate
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Eye irritation and possible eye damage
- Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Heart and blood circulation
- Chest pain
- Irregular heart beat
- Lungs
- Difficulty breathing
- Slowed breathing rate
- Shortness of breath
- Nervous system
- Drowsiness
- Balance problems
- Coma
- Euphoria
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Stupor
- Walking difficulties
- The patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- The time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
Inhaling acetone (nail polish remover) can cause....Central Nervous System Depression! It can also cause cancer.
yes it is it can destroy your respotery system and your kidney will have a 99.78 chance to fail
You might die. I suggest contacting poison control immediately.
No. It is a petroleum-based chemical solvent that destroys cells and tissues, has the potential to cause cancers, and can slowly and incrementally injure the brain and nerves.
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What kind of chemical would mix with flonasemouth wash and nail polish remover?
Hot tub chemical's
How to remove nail polish from bathroom sink?
To remove nail polish from a bathroom sink, try using a non-acetone nail polish remover on a cotton ball or cloth to gently dab and wipe away the polish. Alternatively, you can mix baking soda with a small amount of water to form a paste, apply it to the stained area, scrub gently, and then rinse with water.
What happens when water and nail polish mix?
When water and nail polish mix, the nail polish does not dissolve in water due to the differences in their chemical properties. Nail polish is typically made of a polymer resin that is not water-soluble. Instead, the nail polish will form droplets on the surface of the water, creating a distinct separation between the two substances.
How do you make your nail polish creamy again?
Mix in a drop or two of nail polish remover and mix well. If it's still not thin enough, add another drop or two until it's the consistency you want.Another option:While nail polish remover has been used for this purpose for many years, another option is to useIf nail polish thinner from any beauty supply store that is made specifically for this purpose. I use one from Sally's Beauty Supply that is about $3 a bottle. It doesn't take a lot either, just a few drops does the trick.
How do you get hair dye off your eye brow'?
well you mix shampoo baking soda and nail polish remover together and rub it on to your eyebrow it works
Does having o - blood cause your body to reject ink when getting a tattoo?
YES! What you need to do is go to the store and buy steel wool, nail polish remover, hydrochloric acid, and some parer towels. Mix the Nail polish remover with the HCL and put it on the steel wool and scrub the tattoo off
What happens when you mix nail polish lemon juice and soy sauce?
is a great way to start life
How do you get nail polish remover out of the carpet?
To remove nail polish remover from carpet, first blot up as much of the spill as possible with a clean cloth. Then mix a solution of dish soap and water, and gently dab the affected area with a clean cloth. Rinse the area with fresh water and blot dry. Repeat if necessary.
Why is there beads in nail polish?
They help mix up the polish.
How do you clean old nail polish bottles?
Fill them with nail polish remover, by pulling the brush partway out and pouring the remover down the brush post, or by using a tiny funnel. Let them sit an hour or so, swish the brush around to loosen old polish, then pour the remover out. Repeat as necessary until they are clean. If you are having difficulty getting the caps off (really old bottles!), soak the unopened bottle in remover until the cap can be turned.
What can you use to thin out nail polish?
I usually just pour about a cap full of finger nail polish remover in the polish then close the bottle and roll the bottle of polish back and fourth in your hands. This mixes it and thins out the polish.
How do you remove fake non-acrylic nails?
If the nails are acrylic, soak them in acetone. The acrylic will soften, if you put a couple of marbles or something of the sort in the bowl with the acetone and knock them around with the nails, it will help them to pop off.
