>From: Peter and Clemence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [OGD] Acetone > >Hi, >If i disolve a chemical in acetone to make a stock solution, will the >acetone have an effect on the media or plants? >In other words is acetone toxic to plant material at dilution rates of >1:1000? >thanks, >Peter Spear. *************************** Peter Depending on what you are trying to disolve, is it really necessary to use Acetone? I found that some chemicals for my orchids disolve much easier in a small amount of hot water, and then I make up the solution to the desired amount with cold water. Water is much cheaper than Acetone too.
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