Acetone

Acetone: In the body, a chemical that is formed when the body uses fat instead of glucose (sugar) for energy. The formation of acetone means that cells lack insulin or cannot effectively use available insulin to burn glucose for energy.
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Acetone poisoning
Definition:
This is poisoning from swallowing acetone.
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Ketones (beta-hydroxybutyric acid, acetoacetic acid, and acetone) are the end-product of rapid or excessive fatty acid breakdown. As with glucose, ketones are present in the urine when the blood levels surpass a certain threshold.
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Acetone - found in nail varnish remover.
Cadmium - a highly poisonous metal used in batteries.
Vinyl chloride - used to make PVC.
Napthtalene - used in moth balls.
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Tyrosum Packets (Alcohol and Acetone )
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The information provided herein is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions.
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Hot soap and water is preferred -- but solvents such as acetone, gasoline or rubbing alcohol poured over the affected areas can dissolve the oil. If a solvent is used, it should be washed off immediately.
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"Ketonuria" is derived from the Greek words "keton" (acetone) and "ouron" (urine).
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KETOACIDOSIS - A metabolic derangement that occurs when their is an over abundance of ketone bodies (acetone) in the bloodstream.
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arsenic (found in rat poison)
acetone (found in nail polish remover)
ammonia (found in bathroom cleaners and dry cleaning fluid)
all of the above ...
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A fruity odor to the breath occurs as the body attempts to get rid of excess acetone through the breathing. This is a characteristic sign of ketoacidosis (such as diabetic ketoacidosis), a potentially life-threatening condition.
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The active ingredient in most sunless tanning products is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA is the only color additive approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in sunless tanning products.
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A strong, fruity breath odor (similar to nail polish remover or acetone).
Rapid, deep breathing.
Restlessness, drowsiness, difficulty waking up, confusion, or coma. Young children may lack interest in their normal activities.
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The minty odor of acetone on the breath is a symptom of diabetes mellitus. Successful treatment of halitosis consists of eliminating or controlling the underlying cause. Proper diet and dental hygiene are often helpful.
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Nearly 100 chemicals are placed in mouths by dentists"including mercury, copper, nickel, beryllium, zinc, phenol, formaldehyde, disocyanate, and acetone.
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You should avoid toners, astringents, scrubs, exfoliating agents and products that contain alcohol or acetone. Hydroxy acids and tretinoin (for example, Retin A) may sensitize the skin to sun and can worsen rosacea.
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Thus, tissue exposed to cyanide cannot use the oxygen even though it is in normal amounts in the bloodstream. Histotoxic anoxia can also be caused by exposure to narcotics, alcohol, formaldehyde, acetone, toluene, and certain anesthetic agents.
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