Exposure to substances that contain hydrocarbons poses a risk of paint thinner poisoning. Inhalation is especially dangerous because hydrocarbons can cause considerable damage to the lungs or other major organs. Failure to store hydrocarbon-containing solutions such as paint thinner or kerosene out of reach could increase a child's risk of drinking and inhaling the solution. Recreational sniffing of such substances as glue or gasoline is a risky behavior associated with teenagers. In adults, siphoning gasoline poses a risk.
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