What paint thinner means
Paint thinner, usually mineral spirits, thins oil-based paint and cleans brushes and tools used with it.
Also called mineral spirits.
Where it matters on a painting job
Thinner and solvent rags are a fire hazard and have disposal rules. Keep the safety data sheet on the truck and lay oily rags flat to dry or store them in a sealed metal can.
Work it out
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