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[OC] Acetone: A Thread (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 month ago

I fondly remember my organic chemistry lab professor giving us all a lecture that was something like this:

"I see that you children have learned how good acetone is at cleaning glassware. And you are correct: it is excellent. However, you cannot pour it down the sink and we have to pay for hazardous waste disposal. So use soap, water, and elbow grease instead."