What happens if you mix nail polish with nail polish remover?

Answer 1

*Brain damage as well as damage to other cells, like in the nose and lungs. *increased risk of cancer.

*natural nail polish remover exists(it's the acetone that hurts you and it's avoidable)

Answer 2

Alternative Names: Organic solvent syndrome; Psychoorganic syndrome; Chronic solvent encephalopathy

This poisoning is from swallowing or breathing in (inhaling) nail polish.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient

• Toluene
• Butyl acetate
• Ethyl acetate
• Dibutyl phthalate

Where Found

• Various fingernail polishes

Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Symptoms

• Bladder and kidneys
  • Increased need to urinate
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Eye irritation and possible eye damage
• Gastrointestinal
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
• Heart and blood circulation
  • Chest pain
  • Irregular heart beat
• Lungs
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Slowed breathing rate
  • Shortness of breath
• Nervous system
  • Drowsiness
  • Balance problems
  • Coma
  • Euphoria
  • Hallucinations
  • Seizures
  • Stupor
  • Walking difficulties

Home Care Do NOT make the person throw up. Seek immediate emergency medical care. Before Calling Emergency Determine the following information:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
• The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
• The time it was swallowed
• The amount swallowed

The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.

See: Poison control center - emergency number

Answer 3

Inhaling acetone (nail polish remover) can cause....Central Nervous System Depression! It can also cause cancer.

Answer 4

It thins it out.

it makes it thicker.

Answer 5

There is a chance of alcohol poisoning and blindness.

Answer 6

yes it is it can destroy your respotery system and your kidney will have a 99.78 chance to fail

Answer 7

You might die. I suggest contacting poison control immediately.

Answer 8

No. It is a petroleum-based chemical solvent that destroys cells and tissues, has the potential to cause cancers, and can slowly and incrementally injure the brain and nerves.

Answer 9

you must see a doctor right away!