Chemistry & ProductsQuestion 84 of 100
A client arrives wearing gel polish and hard enhancements and wants everything removed today. Which statement about the removal solvents is correct?
a.Ethyl acetate (non-acetone) removes gel and enhancements faster than acetone does.
b.Acetone is non-flammable, so an open bowl of it can safely sit next to a lit candle on the table.
c.Acetone dissolves polish, gel and enhancements quickly, while ethyl acetate (non-acetone) is slower and gentler; acetone is flammable and drying, so keep it capped and away from any flame.
d.Non-acetone remover is the stronger product and should be used on enhancements, while acetone is only for plain polish.
Explanation
Acetone is the fast, aggressive solvent that will break down polish, gel and acrylic, but it is flammable and it strips oils from the nail and skin, so it belongs in a closed container away from heat and flame. Ethyl acetate is the slower, gentler non-acetone solvent used mainly on regular polish. The options calling non-acetone faster or stronger have it backwards, and calling acetone non-flammable is a serious safety error.
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