Oil-based Paints contain solvents that are both toxic and flammable.
Solvents are liquid substances that are used to dissolve solids.
They are used to thin oil-based paints, clean brushes and rollers and dilute varnishes. Solvents are found in varying amounts of paints, stains, varnishes, shellacs, lacquers and strippers. They will also damage the environment. Most solvents are poisonous if they are swallowed or the vapors are inhaled in large amounts. Solvents can be toxic to fish and birds and can contaminate our groundwater.