Stoddard solvent is a colorless, flammable liquid that smells and tastes like kerosene. It will turn into a vapor at temperatures of 150-200 degrees C.
Stoddard solvent is a petroleum mixture that is also known as dry cleaning safety solvent, petroleum solvent, and varnoline. It is a chemical mixture that is similar to white spirits.
Stoddard solvent is used as a paint thinner; in some types of photocopier toners, printing inks, and adhesives; as a dry cleaning solvent; and as a general cleaner and degreaser.
Exposure to Stoddard solvent occurs mainly in the
workplace. People who breathe Stoddard solvent can experience
headaches,
dizziness, and
eye,
skin, or
throat irritation. This substance has been found in at least 7 of the 1,430 National Priorities List
sites identified by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
See a doctor if you have been harmed by this substance. In addition, it
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Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
See Also
- Toxic & Hazardous Substances
- Balance Problems: Overview
- Bronchitis: Overview
- Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders
- Eye Disorders
- Head, Spinal Cord, Brain & Nerve Disorders: Overview
- Headaches
- Lung & Airway Disorders
- Seizures: Overview
- Skin Disorders: Overview
- Stoddard Solvent: Frequently Asked Questions