"Specialists from SFRS took the bottle from the scene and examined the contents, which were later determined to be heptane, a solvent typically found in paint thinner." They continued: "We are ...

Generally, paint thinners can contain alcohol, but it depends on the type and formulation. While many common paint thinners use solvents like mineral spirits, turpentine, or acetone, some formulations ...

It worked fast enough in our tests that the thin layer of solvent didn’t have a chance to dry out. We were able to scrape single-layer paint less than a ½ hour after application. With ...

A MAN was tragically found dead in the street after being exposed to a ‘chemical spill’. Emergency services responded to ...

Application (Paints & Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Adhesives, Printing Inks, Personal Care, Agricultural Chemicals), Source ...

Should we try to remove the varnish? Or just apply a really good beeswax furniture polish and leave it at that?

Chaffee County residents are invited to recycle their hazardous household waste from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at Chaffee ...

and leather industries as a solvent, and as a thinner for paint and varnishes. It is also used as a cleaning agent and in pesticide products. Xylene can be absorbed through the skin and ...

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Make your plans for Meridian’s Household Hazardous Waste Day, set for Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. City ...

The contaminated site was deemed toxic more than 40 years ago and was recently removed from the national Superfund site list.

Types of items not accepted: Spray paint, paint thinner, solvents, cleansing agents, adhesives, roof patch, drywall mud, and ...

Columbus Consolidated Government is partnering up with Keep Columbus Beautiful to hold a drive-thru household waste collection event. The event is scheduled to take place on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 ...