Title: What Are the Dangers of Paint Thinner? | Healthfully
Headings: 
What Are the Dangers of Paint Thinner?
Dangers
Children
Used as Inhalant
Safety and Disposal

Content: However, it is also a highly toxic substance that contains many chemicals harmful to the human body. Too much contact with paint thinner can cause allergic or respiratory problems. This substance should always be handled with care. Dangers
Paint thinner contains chemicals that are hazardous to human health. The substance toluene can cause headaches, nausea and depression if inhaled while turpentine can cause confusion, respiratory distress and irritate the skin. Ethyl acetate irritates the eyes, nose and throat when inhaled and also has anesthetic qualities. Meanwhile, mineral spirits, which are often used in place of turpentine is also an irritant affecting the skin, eyes and respiratory system. Long-term exposure to some of the these substances can increase a person's chances of developing pneumonia or chronic kidney inflammation. Many of these elements are also highly flammable, which means they pose hazard in the workplace. Paint thinner contains chemicals that are hazardous to human health.