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<p>[QUOTE="calcol, post: 7967008, member: 77639"]Acetone in low concentrations in air is not harmful. Folks are exhaling it because it’s produced in the metabolism of fat, especially if they haven’t eaten for a while. At higher concentrations in air, it’s toxic and explosive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Using it (small amounts only!) under a range hood is a good idea unless you have an old fashioned gas range with pilot lights. Acetone vapor is heavier than air, and it might drift down to a pilot light with startling results. And advise family members when you are doing it … don’t want them turning on a burner or the oven. [ATTACH=full]1381456[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Cal[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="calcol, post: 7967008, member: 77639"]Acetone in low concentrations in air is not harmful. Folks are exhaling it because it’s produced in the metabolism of fat, especially if they haven’t eaten for a while. At higher concentrations in air, it’s toxic and explosive. Using it (small amounts only!) under a range hood is a good idea unless you have an old fashioned gas range with pilot lights. Acetone vapor is heavier than air, and it might drift down to a pilot light with startling results. And advise family members when you are doing it … don’t want them turning on a burner or the oven. [ATTACH=full]1381456[/ATTACH] Cal[/QUOTE]
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