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What percent alcohol is nail polish remover?

By Matthew Underwood

A nailpolish remover composition is disclosed. This composition comprises 30-60% acetone, 10-35% ethyl acetate, 5-20% ethyl alcohol, 5-20% water and 3-15% glycerin, wherein the percentages are on a volume basis, and the ethyl alcohol solubilizes the glycerin in the acetone.