Question 1

what are the symptoms of poisoning from paint thinner fumes?

Accepted Answer

Toxins - Chemicals: Headaches, wooziness, fainting, nausea and vomitting.  Move the patient out of the environment where the fumes are present and let them breathe fresh air.  If they are too ill, call 911.

Question 2

what happens when you get paint thinner in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burn: First thing is to rinse the eye thoroughly with any liquid,  saline is best, but tap water will do. At least 10 minutes.

Then get seen by the eye md or er, to tell if you have a serious chemical injury.  Damage is worse if the chemical is basic, and less worrisome if acidic.

Question 3

what happens if you touch paint thinner?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Getting small amounts on your hands is not a problem.

Question 4

what will happen if someone drinks paint thinner / solvent?

Accepted Answer

Nothing good: They could die or at least suffer major damage.

Question 5

how dangerous is to live next door to a home, specifically a garage where paint thinner/paint are used daily and for hours at a time? i have a 9mo old

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Fumes could affect you NEXT DOOR....usually harmful in ENCLOSED SPACE! Its NOT unusual to SMELL these solvents for long distances. SMELL alone is not dangerous!

Question 6

could ingesting small amount of paint thinner be deadly or poisonous? what immediate actions should one take?

Accepted Answer

Possible ER: Even small amounts of paint thinners (hydrocarbons)  can cause significant problems most commonly lung problems. Symptoms of pneumonia can occur 4 to 6 hours after ingestion. It is not recommending to induce vomiting as that increases the risk of lung problems. I do not know what a small quantity truly means. If it was essentially a drop or two you are probably safe. If it was more seek ER advice

Question 7

is inhaling paint thinner dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can lead to a fatal cardiac arrhythmia!

Question 8

i have peeling hands a work with paint thinner?

Accepted Answer

Gloves. : Getting some gloves that protect you against the chemicals you work with is the only way to go here. Also many chemicals are carinogenic, meaning if your directly exposed to them they can cause cancer. This might not happen today or tomorrow but can show up 20-30 years down the road. Be smart and safe, protect yourself please.

Question 9

what can i do about paint thinner in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Was out on way to ER: Wash your iye with copious amounts of water immediately, and head to the neares er. Keep washing with bottled water on the wat.

This will remove as much of the thinner as you can, but there will b a corneal injury/burn that needs immediate attention.

Question 10

can paint thinner cause black toe nails?

Accepted Answer

It can contribute: Pain thinner directly would not cause the discoloration but thinning out of the nail plate due to the chemicals could cause the toenails to become vulnerable to infection by fungus, yeast or bacteria.

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