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Acetone isn't very toxic. And it's quite biodegradable. I've had girlfriends who had acetone breath when dieting. But hey, I rather like the smell :)


Different strokes for different folks --- I know acetone isn't that bad for you, but I can't stand the smell. I have to be in another room when nail polish is being applied.


It's genetics, I suspect.


I notice this in sick kids. A decent fever and no eating and they smell this way quite quickly.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketonuria




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