Acetone

Acetone

Update: 2023-06-09
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Acetone: The industrial solvent acetone, (also used in nail polish remover) was used in clearing out the gummed-up paint spray guns at Ford Motor Company, although it can evaporate this solvent was trapped in the ‘ever-flexible’ plasticizers of the paint sludge. Years later buried paint sludge releases this carcinogenic into the ground water, making the poisoned cocktail of chemicals Ford left behind even more dangerous.You can buy Chuck's original book "Get the Lead Out" by clicking this link: https://www.bkstr.com/ramapostore/product/get-the-lead-out--custom--428867-1Please remember to tell your friends and family about our podcast and feel free to email us with some of your own stories at: cstead@ramapo.edu
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