Ethyl cyanoacrylate can be dissolved in acetone. Acetone is one of the few solvents capable of breaking down the strong bonds formed by cyanoacrylate adhesives, such as those found in super glue. In paleontology and other fields, acetone is often used to remove or reverse cyanoacrylate bonds when necessary. This can be particularly useful if a mistake is made during fossil preparation or if a fossil needs to be disassembled for further study. By applying acetone to the bonded area, the adhesive can be softened or dissolved, allowing for the careful separation of the bonded materials. However, care must be taken when using acetone, as it can also affect other materials, including certain types of fossil matrixes or conservation materials. Best in situations whereby large chuncks need to be quickly bonded and paraloid B-72 cannot be used due to a lack of penetrable matrix. Other forms of cyanoacrylate may not be dissolvable in acetone.