The simple answer is use ethanol, aka ever clear at the liquor store. Or order up 190/200 proof from your favorite lab supplier.
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Lol no I have work today and am just getting going this morning. Havenāt read anything yetā¦ Butā¦ Yeah That checks out. Lol. This acetone tastes funney? How much was I supposed to drink after huffing? I think iām feeling a stronger buzz then with the ethanol
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Yourāre funny bruh rock on. Thank you to I think I will default to ethanol as thatās what Iām most familiar with to.(aside from iso, thatās what we used to use but it wasa beetch)
Yes my friend I think ethanol is going to be the choice route here, thanks for the recommend =)
What about anhydrous ethanol(Iām planning on making some anyway) vs regular high proof?
Do you have any flavor recommendations for this acetone? XP Dishtillate. Iām dying. ty for the laughs this morning
Anyone who doesnāt do the due diligence of looking at the material safety data sheets for every solvent they are intending to use is a fucking moron.
That should have been your FIRST move.
Could have spent ten min reading elsewhereā¦
What happens when you dip your hand in ethanol?
How about Acetone?
You havenāt looked that up? Why the fuck not?!?
Steve says theyāre about the same as far as toxicity goes, but points out there are material compatibility issues with acetoneā¦
Ethanol and acetone are both common chemical solvents, but they have different chemical compatibilities and reactivity with various substances. Hereās an overview of their chemical compatibility:
- Water Compatibility:
- Ethanol is miscible with water, meaning it can mix with water in all proportions. This property makes ethanol useful for making aqueous solutions and tinctures.
- Acetone is also miscible with water. It readily dissolves in water, making it a useful solvent for a wide range of applications.
- Plastic Compatibility:
- Ethanol is relatively safe for use with many plastics, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET bottles. It is less likely to cause stress cracking or degradation in these materials.
- Acetone, on the other hand, can be more aggressive with certain plastics, including polystyrene and some types of acrylic. Prolonged exposure to acetone can lead to plastic degradation and cracking.
- Metal Compatibility:
- Both ethanol and acetone are generally compatible with many metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. They do not typically corrode or react with these metals.
- Rubber Compatibility:
- Ethanol is generally safe with natural rubber and many synthetic rubber materials. It is often used for cleaning purposes and can be stored in rubber containers.
- Acetone, however, can deteriorate and swell some rubber materials over time, so itās less suitable for long-term storage in rubber containers.
- Organic Compound Solubility:
- Ethanol is an excellent solvent for a wide range of organic compounds, making it suitable for use in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries.
- Acetone is also a versatile solvent for organic compounds and is commonly used in laboratories and industrial processes.
In summary, while both ethanol and acetone have their specific uses as solvents, ethanol is often preferred when water compatibility is required, or when dealing with plastics and rubber materials. Acetone is a powerful solvent for various organic compounds but should be used with caution when in contact with certain plastics and rubber. Always consider the specific application and material compatibility when choosing between these solvents.
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Whoooa easy bud I totally agree. I guess since Iāve narrowed my list it is time to go to MDS. Tho I already have the general ideas I was just trying to figure the best one for my desire. Which is not in MDS ;p Appreciate you looking out tho mate XD (Iām probably going ethanol route) TY <3
Not just you reading thisā¦the sentiment applies to ANYBODY not reading the msds for their solvent of choiceā¦.
āNah I havenāt bothered reading those yet, which one should I use?ā Is the wrong approach.
āIāve read them and still have questionsā is appropriate.
Imo the reason there are more ethanol fatalities than acetone fatalities is because acetone is just so unpleasant to deal with.
LD50ās are similar (acetone is a smidge lower), but the effort involved in actually consuming those doses is different.
Both are markers for ripe/rotten fruit, so at some level we sought both out in the pastā¦(so we should be able to handle low levels relatively well)
Things to compare:
Toxicity, flammability, flash point, vapor pressure at rm (or process) temps, chemical compatibility, suitability for the task at hand.
Toxicity evaluation should also consider routes of administration, and environmental concerns for spills and disposal.
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Does anyone else here just etch the tare weight into the glass? Honestly worth it imo.
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If that was ALL the info requiredā¦
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Nope. Youād want something along the lines of
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.iecr.3c01192
To find that information (although they only explore four solvents)
Scihub says they donāt have it. Anyone else have access?
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The coolest thing about acetone is that it forms a very nice azeotrope with pentane.
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