Mineral spirits

Mineral spirits poisoning
Definition
This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing or breathing in mineral spirits.

Oil paint can be mixed with turpentine, linseed oil, artist grade mineral spirits or other solvents to create a thinner, faster drying paint. Then the artist builds the figure in layers. A basic rule of oil paint application is 'fat over lean.

some water repellents containing mineral spirits used for decks, shoes, and sports equipment
general-use household oil
gun-cleaning solvents containing kerosene ...

cleaning solvents (wood oil cleaners, metal cleaners, spot removers, and adhesive removers)
some water repellents containing mineral spirits used for decks, shoes, and sports equipment
general-use household oil ...

See also: Poisoning, Emergency, Metal cleaner, Aging, Pneumonia