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I had reaction to acetone. So I will not do anymore.
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have already cleaned the reverse only and what is there is part of the coin. I scrubbed it with a tooth brush and metal cleaner. Ouch ... really? Then what you have is 5 cents ... regardless of whatever caused the issue. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Nickel searcher is absolutely correct. Metal cleaner like 'brasso' for example, and a hard bristled toothbrush could completely DESTROY a coins value.
Likewise crazybo and myself are correct in advising acetone to remove surface dirt. What's the problem?
That bad reaction was probably the acetone removing a 'artificial re-toning job'. The coin was probably damaged all along and the acetone just revealed the deceit IMO.
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Redfin, I took it OP physically reacted to it...  |
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Yes I had a physical reaction to it,Darn near passed out.
I have also rubbed a toothpick over multiple spots and nothing came off. I also used a soft tooth brush. The cleaner was like a mothers metal polish,Nothing that would damage the metal.
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09/10/2017 05:50 am
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The first step here is to completely revise your definition of "nothing that would damage the metal." For this coin it isn't relevant, but what you did would completely destroy the numismatic value of any true collectible.
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I understand that. I only did it to see what was on the coin. It was pretty gunk filled. So is there another way to clean a coin besides acetone?
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So is there another way to clean a coin besides acetone? I'm assuming that mineral spirits or turpentine would work just as well...the problem being that if you had a reaction to acetone you'll have reactions to these as well. My best advice...hold your breathe?  |
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Redifin,It's hilarious someone had a physical reaction to acetone?
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Acetone is produced and disposed of in the human body through normal metabolic processes. It is normally present in blood and urine. People with diabetes produce it in larger amounts. Reproductive toxicity tests show that it has low potential to cause reproductive problems. Quote:
Acetone has been studied extensively and is generally recognized to have low acute and chronic toxicity if ingested and/or inhaled. Acetone is not currently regarded as a carcinogen, a mutagenic chemical or a concern for chronic neurotoxicity effects.
Acetone can be found as an ingredient in a variety of consumer products ranging from cosmetics to processed and unprocessed foods. Acetone has been rated as a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substance when present in beverages, baked foods, desserts, and preserves at concentrations ranging from 5 to 8 mg/L. Quote:
Acetone is believed to exhibit only slight toxicity in normal use, and there is no strong evidence of chronic health effects if basic precautions are followed.
At very high vapor concentrations, acetone is irritating and, like many other solvents, may depress the central nervous system. It is also a severe irritant on contact with eyes, and a potential pulmonary aspiration risk. In one documented case, ingestion of a substantial amount of acetone led to systemic toxicity, although the patient eventually fully recovered. Edited by Chase007
09/10/2017 1:42 pm
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So it's still funny that I had a reaction to it? Just wondering if it's funny that someone had a allergic reaction to a common chemical used to clean coins!
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I did not find it funny at all that you had a reaction and that is quite understandable,what I thought was that vapors certainly cause Eye and respiratory irritations and in your case allergic reaction but it does not cause immediate danger.And as you've noticed it is commonly used for various cleaning reasons but yes it is a chemical compound and one must use caution.
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09/10/2017 2:21 pm
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I was cautious,As I did not touch the acetone at all,but somehow I had a reaction. I became light headed and very sick to the stomach after I used it. My response was basically pointed at redifin. As he/she thought it was hilarious that I became ill after using it.
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Touching it I don't think will harm in any way as it rapidly evaporates, it seems your reaction was due to inhaling and this liquid must be handled in a well ventilated area.the easiest thing to do is just not bothering to clean, I don't bother cleaning coins period because if a coin needs cleaning then that's not the coin for me!that's my humble opinion.
I've been looking at your posts, you've been posting some interesting Nickel variations.
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09/10/2017 4:09 pm
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@Newbie-when they phrase it like that, it's halarious. You're fine. I feel no shame, sorry.
EDIT: Click my username (or anyone's for that matter) to go to my profile to find an answer to the he/she confusion.
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09/10/2017 10:25 pm
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