[HLTH] An unusual antiseptic...30% acetone

[dinky]

Several months ago I learned of an unusual antiseptic which was given high praise by those using it.

It consists of 30% acetone in water.

Some persons use 100% acetone, both work about the same.

This antiseptic appears not to interfere with the healing ability so that wounds heal fast, but not quite as fast as for sterile first intention healing.

Halogen family antiseptics do interfere and cause delayed healing.

It can be used for all cuts and such. The process is to dab it on. let stand a few seconds and dab it dry with tissue and put a bandaid or porous paper tape on the wound.

It stings but not nearly as much as iodine. It appears to be able to stop bacteria rapidly, even those in infected wounds.

I am told that acetone is a natural byproduct of some animal metabolism so it is not a truly alien compound, which may account for its lack of known bad effects.

It has been tried for gum disease and tooth decay problems. It worked. For deep gum problems Acetone acted faster but soda and peroxide had a longer lasting result.

I have tried it several times and it works well on cuts, boils and pimples etc. Haven't had anyone attack me with a machette yet so can't say what it might do for that type wound. For the larger ones I trust procaine penicillin G straight into the wound as a surface treatment. It heals well. Too well for puncture wounds, which need to drain for a day or two.

Those of experimental nack, or those looking for a very easy to obtain survival antiseptic, might give it a try.

I used Wall mart acetone at about $8 per gallon. A 4 oz bottle of the 30% mixture lasts for months of this and that useage. Do keep it in a tightly stoppered bottle, for the acetone is quite volatile, even in water solution.

 

[cooter]

anybody ever see pvc primer, it does the same for cuts, while it burns BAD, the cuts heal quicker when you wipe a cut down with the clear primer, don`t use the purple, (you`ll look funny ) but it works for us, topical use only though,

 

[PillsBury DoughBoy]

Good For Poison Ivy??

A friend swears that straight acetone is the best cure for poison ivy on the skin. His family has used it for years. Says it dries up the stuff in two days.

I need to take his advice. Found a bunch of it weedwhacking the other day..... sprayed the stuff all over my arms......Should have worn long sleeves, even though it was 90 degrees out! :sb:

 

[Lurkess]

Aaaha! That is why I found acetone listed among the ingredients on a bottle of some fancy-priced skin freshener I bought from one of those white-coat clad, immaculately groomed technicians in one of our local mall's anchor stores. Only it cost about $8 for about six ounces! It turned out to be somewhat irritating to my very sensitive skin, so I had to stop using it.

At least now I can use it on wounds!

Thanks, Dink, for the tip.

Lurkess

P.S. I always thought acetone was the main ingredient in nail polish remover...at least I think it was a long time ago.

 

[night driver]

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M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T ACETONE ================================================================================ SECTION I - Product Identification ================================================================================ PRODUCT NAME: ACETONE COMPANY NAME: ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO., INC. DATE: 11/11/83 FORMULA WT: 58.08 CAS NO.: 67-64-1 NIOSH/RTECS NO.: AL3150000 SYNONYMS: 2-PROPANONE, DIMETHYL KETONE ================================================================================ SECTION II - Hazardous Components ================================================================================ BAKER SAFE-T-DATA SYSTEM: HEALTH 1;FLAMMABILITY 3; REACTIVITY 2; CONTACT 1 COMPONENT % CAS NO. ACETONE 90-100 67-64-1 ================================================================================ SECTION III - Physical Data ================================================================================ BOILING POINT: 56 C ( 133 F) VAPOR PRESSURE(MM HG): 181 MELTING POINT: -95 C ( -139 F) VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): 2 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.79 EVAPORATION RATE: 5.6 (H2O=1) (BUTYL ACETATE=1) SOLUBILITY(H2O): COMPLETE (IN ALL PROPORTIONS) % VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 100 APPEARANCE & ODOR: CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH FRAGRANT SWEET ODOR. ================================================================================ SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data ================================================================================ FLASH POINT: -18 C ( 0 F) NFPA 704M RATING: 1-3-0 FLAMMABLE LIMITS: UPPER - 13 % LOWER - 2 % FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE. (WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.) SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED (POSITIVE PRESSURE IF AVAILABLE) BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE. MOVE EXPOSED CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE. ================================================================================ SECTION V - Health Hazard Data ================================================================================ THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV/TWA): 1780 MG/M3 ( 750 PPM) SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (STEL): 2375 MG/M3 ( 1000 PPM) TOXICITY: LD50 (ORAL-RAT)(MG/KG) - 9750 LD50 (IPR-MOUSE)(G/KG) - 1297 EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE CONTACT WITH SKIN HAS A DEFATTING EFFECT, CAUSING DRYING AND IRRITATION. OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPORS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, DRYNESS OF MOUTH AND THROAT, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND DIZZINESS. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER. ================================================================================ SECTION VI - Reactivity Data ================================================================================ STABILITY: STABLE HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AVOID: HEAT, FLAME, SOURCES OF IGNITION INCOMPATIBLES: SULFURIC ACID, NITRIC ACID, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS ================================================================================ SECTION VII - Spill and Disposal Procedures ================================================================================ STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR DISCHARGE WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING, OR FLAMES IN AREA. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. J. T. BAKER SOLUSORB(R) SOLVENT ADSORBENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS OF THIS PRODUCT. DISPOSAL PROCEDURE DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U002 (TOXIC WASTE) ================================================================================ SECTION VIII - Protective Equipment ================================================================================ VENTILATION: USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 5000 PPM, A GAS MASK WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CANNISTER IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE SHIELD IS ADVISED. EYE/SKIN PROTECTION: SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS, POLYVINYL ACETATE GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED. ================================================================================ SECTION IX - Storage and Handling Precautions ================================================================================ SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA. ================================================================================ SECTION X - Transportation Data and Additional Information ================================================================================ DOMESTIC (D.O.T.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME ACETONE HAZARD CLASS FLAMMABLE LIQUID UN/NA UN1090 LABELS FLAMMABLE LIQUID -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (TM) and (R) : Registered Trademarks N/A = Not Applicable OR Not Available The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in various technical publications. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets periodically as new information becomes available. Copyright by Manufacturer LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY by OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY


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