Why Does Acetone Stain Plexiglass?

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Start date Oct 28, 2013
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Oct 28, 2013

neuro.akn

Hi,
I'm just wondering why, chemically, acetone will stain plexiglass (Plexiglas) rather than cleaning it?
Thanks in advance.

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Oct 28, 2013

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This will get you started: http://thermarium.com/en/content/l/care_instructions_for_plexiglass,_acrylic_glass

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Oct 28, 2013

neuro.akn

Thank you.

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