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Acetone

Acetone. Matt Hardie. Discovery . Discovered by Chaim Weizman a russian scientist during WWI by preforming the fermentation of glucose Which produced a sugar with 6 carbon atoms which was the creation of acetone . Acetone .

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Acetone

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  1. Acetone Matt Hardie

  2. Discovery • Discovered by ChaimWeizman a russian scientist during WWI by preforming the fermentation of glucose • Which produced a sugar with 6 carbon atoms which was the creation of acetone

  3. Acetone • Acetone is naturally produced in the body during certain metabolic processes • It is naturally occurring after an event like a forest fire, exhaust from a vehicles and burning waste, etc. • Acetone is synthesized and used in nail polish remover, plastics, paint, adhesives, inks and resins • It is the building block in organic chemistry

  4. Has synthesis changed its uses • The synthesis of acetone changed during WWII as is was industrialised for the war to make cordite which was a compound very similar to gun powder • It became a very popular substance in labs after the war and is now used in the creation of many different every day items

  5. Direct and indirect uses • Direct- paint, nail polish removers, plastics, adhesives, inks and resins • Indirect- used to synthesize methyl methacrylate and may other compounds, it is used as a solvent in many substances

  6. The risks of acetone • High levels of exposure can cause death, comas, seizures, respiratory damage, kidneys and the skin inside your mouth can be damaged • Mid exposure can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, mouth, tongue, headaches and in some cases intoxication. • Some indirect risks include smoking cigarettes or breathing in second hand smoke.

  7. Possible alternatives • To manage the risks work in a ventilated area, wear face masks, eyewear and gloves • The most similar alternatives would be ethyl acetate or hydrogen peroxide which would have less effects on workers.

  8. Sources • Chem Spider http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.175.html • Tox Town http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/chemicals.php?id=1 • The CCOHS http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/chem_profiles/acetone.html

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