Nail polish remover contains ______.

benzene

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formaldehyde

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acetic acid

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acetone

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Solution

The correct option is D acetone
Acetone is a clear, harsh-smelling and highly flammable liquid. It's a solvent, capable of disintegrating even plastic. This explains why it works so quickly breaking apart and removing your nail polish. Isopropyl alcohol is typically used in the making of acetone.

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