Acetone is a colorless mobile flammable liquid. The most familiar household use of Acetone is as the active ingredient in Nail Polish Remover. Acetone is also used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals.
Exposure to Acetone can be chronic due to acetone contamination of water, food (e.g. milk), or the air (Acetone is volatile). A number of acute poisoning cases have been described. Relatively speaking, acetone is not a very toxic compound; it can, however, damage the mucosa of the mouth and can irritate and damage skin. Accidental intake of large amounts of acetone may lead to unconsciousness and death.
The effects of long-term exposure to acetone are known mostly from animal studies. Kidney, liver, and nerve damage, increased birth defects, and lowered reproduction ability of males (only) occurred in animals exposed long-term. It is not known if these same effects would be exhibited in humans.
Acetone and Acetone componds are flammable liquids and should be disposed of as hazardous waste. They can be taken to any Household Hazardous Waste collection facility or event; see collection information below.
FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DISPOSAL
If you live in Clark County or one of its cities, you may dispose
of unwanted household hazardous waste products at any of the following
HHW collection sites or events. Eligible senior and citizens with
disabilities who are unable to transport HHW to a collection site
or event may call (360) 397-6118 ext. 4352 to see if they qualify
for a free home pick up. Business-generated hazardous waste will
not be accepted.
To dispose of your HHW products at a county-sponsored
disposal site:
DO:
• Keep HHW products separate (do not mix).
• Bring products in their original containers when possible.
• Seal products to prevent leaks and spills.
• Keep products away from the driver and passengers, i.e.,
in a trunk, truck bed, or trailer.
• Keep children and pets away from collection sites and events.
DO NOT:
• Exceed 25 gallons or 220 pounds of HHW per event.
• Bring unlabeled, empty or leaking containers, asbestos,
explosives or ammunition, radioactive or infectious waste, or
business-generated waste to the collection site.
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