Even if you've worked with degreasers and other solvents for a long time, you might not be aware of how hazardous they can be when you don't handle them properly.
Solvents are substances, usually liquid, that dissolve other substances.
Some familiar uses include degreasing, spray painting, dry cleaning, and paint softening. They can be especially dangerous because often they have no color or long-lasting smell. With volatile solvents, there is the hazard that you can breathe in their vapors. If a spark, flame, or static electricity is present, many solvents can explode. Overexposure You can irritate or damage skin, eyes, lungs, and other organs if you absorb too much of a toxic solvent.