Originally Posted by
cyccommute
"Thats how I roll..." with 2 heads?
Toxicity
Dichloromethane is the least toxic of the simple chlorohydrocarbons, but it is not without its health risks as its high volatility makes it an acute inhalation hazard. Dichloromethane is also metabolised by the body to carbon monoxide potentially leading to carbon monoxide poisoning.[2] Prolonged skin contact can result in the dichloromethane dissolving some of the fatty tissues in skin, resulting in skin irritation or chemical burns.[3]
It may be carcinogenic, as it has been linked to cancer of the lungs, liver, and pancreas in laboratory animals.[4] Dichloromethane crosses the placenta.Fetal toxicity in women who are exposed to it during pregnancy however has not been proven.[5] In animal experiments it was fetotoxic at doses that were maternally toxic but no teratogenic effects were seen.[4]
In many countries products containing dichloromethane must carry labels warning of its health risks. Thanks to Wikipedia.
Mineral spirits is better. Don't use gasoline! Too flammable and much more toxic. Yes, Virginia, gasoline is highly toxic!
Yes, I know. My post was a joke. I unfortunately used dcm quite a bit back when I used to work in a lab. Its a great solvent and still extensively used in laboratories, its just not very healthy.
My second head usually keeps quiet.