Acetone (CH?COCH?) is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic sweet odor. It is miscible with water and most organic solvents. As a powerful solvent, it effectively dissolves plastics, synthetic fibers, and various resins.
Paints & Coatings: Used as a solvent to dissolve resins and reduce viscosity of lacquer, adhesives, and varnishes.
Pharmaceuticals: Employed in tablet coating and extraction processes.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in nail polish removers and degreasers.
Plastics & Polymers: Cleaning agents for molds and equipment; also used as a starting material in polymer synthesis.
Adhesives: As a fast-drying solvent in rubber-based and acrylic adhesives.
Laboratories: Common cleaning and rinsing agent for glassware.
