This is answered comprehensively here. Also to know is, can paint thinner give you cancer?
The EPA has proposed banning methylene chloride, the major chemical ingredient in many paint strippers and cleaners. In the short term, it will poison your nervous system and long-term exposure leads to liver cancer, lung cancer and death.
Likewise, what does paint thinner do to you? The airways and lungs are especially vulnerable to paint thinner poisoning. An inhaled hydrocarbon can be distributed in the lungs and cause inflammation to the lung tissue ranging from mild to very severe. Long-term inhalation of hydrocarbons such as from habitual glue sniffing, may lead to anemia or leukemia.
Also to know is, is paint thinner toxic?
Yes, paint thinner is very toxic, and could be dangerous if you use it, or dispose of it, improperly. Paint thinner fumes can make you sick, and if you inhale enough of them, they can cause damage to your brain and nerves, and even kill you.
Is paint toxic?
Dry pieces of latex paint are not poisonous to swallow - but they can be a risk for choking. Oil-based paints also can irritate the skin. They can cause stomach upset if swallowed. Breathing solvent paint fumes for too long can cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea.
