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Pillar of the Community
Lebanon
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Is it safe to use Acetone pure 99% on coins?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Yes it's safe for the coins but not that safe for working with it because it is highly flammable ,recommended to be used out doors also because of breathing in the fumes . Acetone will not harm any of your coins , and very quick drying .  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Moderator
 United States
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What's the other 1%? Good question. Pour some in a clean glass bowl. Let it evaporate. If there is anything left behind then you know not to use it. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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What's the other 1%? Usually mostly water. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Water is a powerful solvent in it's own right.
Most INorganic sulfate, nitrate, acetate, halide, and ammonium salts are soluble in water,
as well as the fact that a huge range of ORGANIC compounds are soluble in acetone.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Perfectly safe for everyday indoor use in small amounts. Not noxious as such. This is not gasoline.
Edited by Coinfrog
12/31/2019 7:40 pm
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Valued Member
United States
392 Posts |
acetone is a component in fingernail polish remover. nail salons use lots of it. Just don't use near flame and use in a well ventilated area. seal up tight after use. I get pure acetone at Walmart in the beauty dept. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 Don't know if where your at you can buy pure Acetone but it does not effect metal so safe with coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
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acetone is a component in fingernail polish remover. True, but it's not 99%. There are other additives that can harm coins. Don't use fingernail polish remover. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Finger nail polish remover is not pure 100% Acetone . It contains other ingredients such as perfume & water .It is highly recommended NOT to use it on your coins . Quote:
Perfectly safe for everyday indoor use in small amounts. Not noxious as such. This is not gasoline.
Agree , and most of us do use it indoors with caution . but for newbies who are just starting out to use this product it would make them realize not to use it carelessly , like soaking your coins on the dinning room table with a cigarette hanging out of your mouth .   |
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Pillar of the Community
 Lebanon
502 Posts |
I couldn't find 100% till now .A friend of mine bought me a bottle from a beauty salon , and the seller said that the 1% is water.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7933 Posts |
Yes. This is one product to use to (try to) clean organic residues off of coins. For reasons pointed out by others, after you soak the coin in acetone, rinse it off immediately with distilled water.
As pointed out by @lionel, acetone vapors are highly flammable, so you must not use it where there is a lit cigarette, or in a kitchen, or anywhere else there may be a small flame (pilot light).
Good luck and Happy New Year.
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01/01/2020 09:34 am
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New Member
United States
37 Posts |
I dip almost all my silver coins in pure acetone before sending off the NGC or PCGS. I've never had any problems with it.
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Valued Member
United States
207 Posts |
Check your local paint store, like a Pittsburg Paint or Sherwin Williams store, They will carry acetone, especially if they make custom stains or dyes.
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Valued Member
United States
392 Posts |
I use these brands with good results. The old bottle makes a good storage container for used acetone until I can dispose of it.  |
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