2025年12月9日 星期二

Acetone poisoning

 

Substance

 

去光水的主要成分是揮發性有機溶劑,最常見的丙酮(Acetone) 甲苯(Toluene),用於溶解指甲油中的高分子聚合物。 市面上也有較溫和的無丙酮去光水,可能含有乙醇(Ethanol)、醋酸乙酯(Ethyl Acetate)、異丙醇(Isopropyl Alcohol) , 醋酸丁酯 (Butyl acetate)或是添加大豆油酸甲酯等滋潤成分。 選擇時應注意標示,避免含有禁用的甲醇,並在通風處使用。 常用成分

丙酮(Acetone): 最常見的溶劑,溶解力強,但也容易使指甲乾燥、脆弱。

甲苯(Toluene): 也是常用成分,具有揮發性,但對健康影響較大。

醋酸乙酯(Ethyl Acetate): 另一種常見的有機溶劑。

異丙醇(Isopropyl Alcohol): 常用於無丙酮配方中。

 

Common name

去光水、卸甲液、洗甲水、除甲水。

英文名:Nail Polish Remover[1] CH3COCH3 [2]

 

 

Involving systems

Acetone:  metabolism of acetone is independent of the route of absorption and occurs primarily in the liver [1] excreted through the lung and a little through the urine irrespective of the route of exposure, and elimination is usually completed within 48-72 hours after exposure.

Central Nervous System (CNS): Primary target system. [3, 4]

Respiratory System: Mucous membrane irritation and potential respiratory depression.[3, 4]

Gastrointestinal (GI) System: Direct mucosal irritation. Vomiting, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal bleeding.[1]

Cardiovascular System: Potential for hypotension and tachycardia.[1]

Dermal/Ocular: Local irritant effects.[4]

 

 

Presentation

CNS Effects (Dose-dependent) [3]

Respiratory Effects [3]

  • Irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs. Bronchial edema [1]
  • Coughing and dyspnea (shortness of breath).
  • Hypoventilation (decreased respiratory rate).
  • Risk of aspiration pneumonitis if vomiting occurs.

GI Effects [1]

  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Sweet, fruity odor on the breath (characteristic of acetone).

Cardiovascular Effects

  • Hypotension (low blood pressure).[1]
  • Tachycardia (fast heart rate).[1]

Local Effects (Skin/Eyes)

  • Ocular: Eye irritation, pain, redness, and tearing. Corneal injury [4]
  • Dermal: Skin drying, cracking, and redness upon prolonged contact.

 

 

Antidote and Management

  • Supportive Care is Paramount: Focus on Airway, Breathing, and Circulation (ABC). [1]
  • Airway and Breathing: [1]
    • Monitor oxygen saturation and respiratory function closely.
    • Administer supplemental oxygen as needed.
    • Intubation and mechanical ventilation may be required for severe respiratory depression or failure.
  • Circulation:
    • Establish intravenous access (IV access).[1]
    • Administer IV fluids to manage hypotension.
    • Monitor ECG.
  • Decontamination (Ingestion):
    • DO NOT induce vomiting (risk of aspiration).
    • Gastric lavage is generally discouraged and rarely necessary, but may be considered for massive ingestion if performed early and with a protected airway.
    • Activated charcoal is ineffective against acetone.
  • Specific Monitoring:
    • Monitor acetone and serum ketone levels.
    • Monitor fluid and electrolyte status.
  • No Specific Antidote Exists.

 

 

Disposition

  • Mild to Moderate Exposure: Patients typically recover completely within hours to days, as acetone is relatively quickly metabolized and excreted.
  • Severe Intoxication: Prognosis depends on the severity and duration of CNS and respiratory depression.
    • Patients surviving the initial 48 hours generally have a favorable outcome.
    • Death is rare but can occur due to profound respiratory failure or aspiration pneumonitis.

For blood acetone levels of 20-30 mg/dl (severe intoxication), symptoms such as somnolence (drowsiness), ataxia (lack of coordination), slurred speech, and potentially deep coma may occur. A blood level of 55 mg/dl or higher is often considered the fatal level, based on concentrations detected in documented fatal poisoning cases. [1]

LD50:  oral LD50 value of 3,687 mg/kg was found for male guinea pigs (Strieger and Carpenter 1961). [4]

  • Discharge Criteria: Patients can typically be discharged once symptoms (especially CNS depression) have fully resolved and they are observed for a period of 4–6 hours post-exposure (depending on the dose and route). 

 

 

References

1.      https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34754632/,

2.      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK208291/

3.      https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3362729/

4.      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK590392/

 

Edited by Yu-Jang Su  Dec 9, 2025

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