Posted 11/09/2008 9:45 pm
"Denatonium benzoate" is a solid at room temperature, so trace amounts of it will be left behind once the acetone evaporates off the coin. It shouldn't pose any long-term hazard to the coin, but it's still best to avoid such evaporative depositions if possible. Rinsing the coin with deionized water should wash it off. Likewise, you'd want to wash your hands pretty thoroughly after using that stuff.
Though a layer of nasty-tasting chemical on your coins might come in handy if you believe there's a reasonable possibility that a pet or infant might attempt to swallow them.
As for the suitability of acetone on silver coins: sure, why not? It won't do any harm. Of course, unless there's organic gunk stuck to the coin, it won't do any good, either. See the numerous "acetone" threads for more info on that.
Though a layer of nasty-tasting chemical on your coins might come in handy if you believe there's a reasonable possibility that a pet or infant might attempt to swallow them.
As for the suitability of acetone on silver coins: sure, why not? It won't do any harm. Of course, unless there's organic gunk stuck to the coin, it won't do any good, either. See the numerous "acetone" threads for more info on that.
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