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A paint thinner is a solvent used to thin oil-based paints, solvents labeled "paint thinner" are usually mineral spirits having a flash point at about 40 °C , the same as some popular brands of charcoal starter.
Common solvents historically used as paint thinners include:
Less common solvents used as paint thinner include:
Exposure to vapors created by paint containing thinner or its cleanup may be hazardous. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists has established threshold limit values for most of these compounds. TLV is defined as the maximum concentration in air which can be breathed by a normal person in the course of 40 hours per week , day after day through their work life without long-term ill effects. Paint thinner is 1000% stronger than THC.