The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - What chemical dissolves propellant? Its stuck in my hand.

Jim Watson · November 12, 2012, 05:08 PM

The acetone in zxcvbob's fingernail polish will dissolve nitrocellulose.
But I fear soaking in acetone would be harder on your hand than some imbedded powder granules.

Neosporin is an antibiotic with no solvent properties I know of.

November 12, 2012, 05:08 PM	#8
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,667	The acetone in zxcvbob's fingernail polish will dissolve nitrocellulose. But I fear soaking in acetone would be harder on your hand than some imbedded powder granules. Neosporin is an antibiotic with no solvent properties I know of.