Skin Problems of Female Athletes Oct 31, 2009
You may also be allergic to formaldehyde in nail polish and sensitive to acetone in nail polish remover. All the large companies now make some products without these two chemicals so look for the ones without these ingredients. (Suite101.com)
Click to read:Inside the U.S. Mexican Drug Ring Raids Oct 23, 2009
Agents in protective suits carefully removed buckets of volatile meth oil and acetone. There was so much meth, in so many stages, that even agents were startled. (CBS News)
Terror suspect’s contacts in transit a target of scrutiny Oct 9, 2009
He and others also bought acetone (nail polish remover) and other ingredients that can be used to make a powerful and highly unstable explosive called triacetone triperoxide, or TATP. The same explosive was used by would-be shoe bomber Richard Reid in 2001 and the terrorists who carried out the London bombings in 2005 that killed 52 people. Zazi s journey just before the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks set off alarm bells at the highest levels of government, from the CIA to the... (Boston Globe)
LA to require all new homes to be graffiti-proofed... Oct 1, 2009
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Terror threat over, NYC police say Sep 30, 2009
After his return to the United States, authorities said, three people traveled from New York City to suburban Denver over the summer and used stolen credit cards to help Zazi buy products containing hydrogen peroxide and acetone - common ingredients for homemade bombs. Authorities said the three returned to New York at some point. (Boston Globe)
Alleged terror plot was set for 9/11 anniversary Sep 26, 2009
Najibullah Zazi (who is believed to be pictured here) and three unidentified associates bought unusually large quantities of hydrogen peroxide and acetone, according to court papers ... Court papers say that during the summer, Zazi and three unidentified associates bought unusually large quantities of hydrogen peroxide and acetone - a flammable solvent found in nail-polish remover - from beauty supply stores in the Denver area. (Boston Globe)
Prosecutor: Terror plot focus was 9/11 anniversary Sep 26, 2009
Court papers say that during the summer, Zazi and three unidentified associates bought "unusually large quantities" of hydrogen peroxide and acetone _ a flammable solvent found in nail-polish remover _ from Denver-area beauty supply stores ... Zazi also searched the Web site of a Queens home-improvement store for another ingredient needed to make a compound called TATP (triacetone triperoxide), the explosives used by shoe bomber Richard Reid and the terrorists who carried out the London bombings... (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Chilling details emerge in terror bomb plot Sep 25, 2009
During the summer, Zazi and three unidentified associates bought unusually large quantities of hydrogen peroxide and acetone - a flammable solvent found in nail polish remover - from beauty supply stores in the Denver area, prosecutors said. Security video and receipts show that some purchases were made near a hotel, according to court papers. (Boston Globe)
UK Teens on Trial for Allegedly Plotting School Massacre Sep 3, 2009
The jury also was told that a safe in Swift's bedroom contained plans of the school and instructions on using acetone peroxide as a detonator. The safe also contained a notebook that contained plans, jottings and an image of Harris and Klebold taken from closed circuit camera footage during the Columbine attack. (Fox News)
Indoor Air Alert: Ozone Reacts with Human Skin to Produce Potential Irritants Aug 25, 2009
The interaction immediately produced acetone, geranyl acetone, hydroxy acetone and a compound known as 6-MHO none of which are considered cause for health concern. But some of those products go on to interact with yet more ozone in the air to form dicarbonyls the aforementioned 4-OPA, plus 1,4-butanedial, 4-MON and 4-MOD. And it is these that might be cause for concern. (Scientific American)
Officials mum about man's death in police custody Aug 24, 2009
One symptom of diabetes is ketosis, a condition that makes breath smell like acetone or paint thinner. It is unknown when autopsy results might be available. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Toxins May Form When Skin, Indoor Ozone Meet Aug 19, 2009
"Some of these products are benign, something like acetone or fingernail-polish remover. Some of these compounds have not been identified before in terms of this chemistry, but we don't expect them to pose much of a health concern simply because of their structure," Weschler said. On the other hand, "some of these compounds may be a health concern, but toxicity studies have yet to be done," he added. (MEDLINEplus)
Trained dogs watch over two Fresno diabetics Aug 12, 2009
The smell could be acetone, endorphins and a few other things, Edwards said. But there are still more compounds to identify, she said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Antibacterial and phytochemical screening of Anethum graveolens, Foeniculum vulgare and Trachyspermum ammi Aug 6, 2009
Hot water and acetone seed extracts showed considerably good antibacterial activity against all the bacteria except Klebsiella pneumoniae and one strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Minimum inhibitory concentration for aqueous and acetone seed extracts ranged from 20-80 mg/ml and 5-15 mg/ml respectively. (BioMed Central)
Sugar Land teen sprayed with Super Glue speaks out Jul 29, 2009
We then went to WD40 and we put in just straight acetone and all kinds of goo gone, said the teenager s mother. Recently, another woman said she too had Super Glue poured on hair during a movie at the same theater that same weekend. (KHOU.com, TX)
PAPER: Tough love for fat people: Tax their food to pay for healthcare... Jul 29, 2009
"For Benzo[a]pyrene, 222,000 cigarettes would be required to reach the lowest published "danger" threshold. "For Acetone, 118,000 cigarettes would be required. "Toluene would require 50,000 packs of simultaneously smoldering cigarettes. "At the lower end of the scale-- in the case of Acetaldehyde or Hydrazine, more than 14,000 smokers would need to light up simultaneously in our little room to reach the threshold at which they might begin to pose a danger. (The Drudge Report)
Counties now have authority to pass more stringent anti-smoking rules Jul 23, 2009
Shadow wrote on Jul 23, 2009 3:32 AM:" It's easy to tell where Michidummies have to have their daily fix of toxins, no matter who is exposed to their intentional pollution. More selfish and self-absorbed beings there never were, such typical addict behavior. It's worth a bet that business owners who are against banning proven smoke-related carcinogens from their business workplaces are, or are related to, a severe smoking addict. They will have to look to their own kind off which to make a... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Dems push smoking bans in bars, restaurants (1) Jul 11, 2009
Oldrocker wrote on Feb 8, 2007 9:37 AM:" Well it sure sounds to me that people who wear after shave etc are putting toxic junk on them that has been proven to kill people, same as a smoker. Acetone......nail polish remover is deadly. It does kill. Yet you women CHOOSE to dip your fingers in it. It is carburetor cleaner. Point being, there is an endless amount of things that cause cancer as well as smoke. Carpet, plastic, coal, new cars are, just to name a few things proven to cause cancer. BTW... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Lutein: An Essential Nutrient for E... Jul 7, 2009
a fat-soluble carotenoid alcohol, soluble in solvent such as alcohol, acetone, etc. It is insoluble in water. (Suite101.com)
Residents: Trucks tipping over in Channelview neighborhood create a hazard Jul 4, 2009
She lives just across the street from where the truck tipped, leaking acetone and forcing a 10 hour evacuation of her neighborhood. "So I said I have dogs what do I do with my dogs? He said that if you love your animals, you will want to take them with you because if this thing explodes, it could be bad," said Anderson. (KHOU.com, TX)
4000 chemicals in cigarettes May 31, 2009
Acetone (nail polish remover). Fragrant volatile liquid ketone; used as a solvent, for example, nail polish remover found in cigarette smoke. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Body Works In Art And Science May 24, 2009
Dehydration: the specimen s body fluids and fat are replaced by ethanol and then treated in a cold bath of acetone. Delipidation: fat is replaced in a warm acetone bath ... Vacuum impregnation: acetone is replaced by plastic under a vacuum. (Suite101.com)
Monitoring Water Through A Snake's Eyes May 19, 2009
Katzir, "but America is in grave danger and needs to arm itself against chemical threats to its drinking water. "With our naked eyes we can't distinguish between pure water and water that contains a small amount of alcohol or acetone. They're all clear. (Science Daily)
Medicinal Plant Kava Safe And Effective In Reducing Anxiety, Study Suggests May 15, 2009
Ethanol and acetone extracts, which sometimes use the incorrect parts of the Kava, were being sold in Europe. That is not the traditional way of prescribing Kava in the Pacific Islands. (Science Daily)
Ancient Drug Kava Could Be Safe and Effective May 14, 2009
It showed that Kava prepared by the traditional method, which uses water, is safe for treating anxiety and improving mood, while the modern European method of preparation, which uses acetone and ethanol, may be responsible for the ill side effects associated with it. Kava has been linked to liver toxicity, which resulted in its use being banned in much of Europe. (Newsmax)
'Green' blending with pink at salons Apr 18, 2009
The acetone in remover has been a tough thorn to remove. There are non-acetone versions, but Weingarten says they don't work as well and Scranton can't confirm they're safer. (AZCentral -- Style)
Diet Of Whipping Cream, Butter, Vegetable Oil Can Help Control Epileptic Seizures In Many Children Apr 9, 2009
While the mechanism of seizure control by the ketogenic diet is not fully understood, the diet forces the body to accumulate large amounts of compounds such as acetone and acetoacidic acid, produced by the oxidation of fatty acids. The diet also restricts the intake of micronutrients such as vitamin D, calcium and phosphorous, which may already be low in those on long-term anti-epileptic drug therapy. (Science Daily)
New Sensor Ensures Hospitals Are Hygienic By Listening To Collapsing Bubbles Apr 9, 2009
5, 2002) The dramatic flashing implosion of tiny bubbles--in acetone containing deuterium atoms--produces tritium and nuclear emissions similar to emissions characteristic of nuclear fusion involving. (Mar. (Science Daily)
In your corner: Ice isnt nice! (315) Mar 30, 2009
Nail Polish Remover: acetone. Medical Disinfectant: isopropyl alcohol. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Police seize $15,000 in cocaine at traffic stop Mar 22, 2009
In the room, which Connelly described as "the business arm" of Mathieu's operation, police found a digital scale, plastic bags, and bottles of acetone, which is used as a cutting agent. "What happened was I stopped the delivery and wound up with a fairly large seizure for the suburbs," Connelly said. (Boston Globe)
Meth: Monster among us Mar 8, 2009
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Motel's meth-lab past a headache for state, buyers Mar 2, 2009
Along with guns and meth-making apparatus, investigators found chemicals such as acetone, hydrogen peroxide and lye. They arrested the couple and told the owner about the lab. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mosquito survives in outer space Feb 23, 2009
The larvae were then sprayed with acetone, boiled and cooled down to minus 210 degrees Celsius, the temperature of liquid nitrogen. Amazingly, they survived all these hardships. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
