Acetone

Acetone is commonly used as a solvent to manufacture plastics and other industrial products. Acetone may also be used to a limited extent in household products, including cosmetics and personal care products, where its most frequent application would be in the formulation of nail polish removers.

Uses of acetone

Acetone is found in humans and animals. In humans, it is produced by the process of ketosis in people with low carbohydrate food or diabetes. But what is acetone used for? Below are the five important uses of acetone in daily life

  • Medicine or pharmaceutical industry
  • Used in cosmetics
  • Used in laboratory
  • Used in electronics
  • Used for domestic purpose