what are harmful effect of nonaqueous solvents
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An inorganic nonaqueous solvent is a solvent other than water, that is not an organic compound. These solvents are used in chemical research and industry for reactions that cannot occur in aqueous solutions or require a special environment
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The non-aqueous solvent which are generally used in paint and varnishes are methyl alcohol, turpentine oil or kerosene. Most of them are carcenogenic i.e., cancer creating, when taken in continuously with air.
They are poisonous and when taken internally causes dizziness, nausea, fatigue, loss of coordination, blindness and even death. They are inflammable and form explosive mixture with air or oxygen.
Hence these solvents are to be used carefully to avoid the harmful effects.