Stoddard solvent is a flammable, liquid chemical that smells like kerosene. Stoddard solvent poisoning occurs when someone swallows or touches this chemical.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Texsolve S poisoning; Varsol 1 poisoning

Petroleum distillates

• Dry cleaning fluids
• Paints
• Paint thinner
• Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits)
• Toners used in copy machines

Note: This list does not necessarily include all products containing Stoddard solvent.

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Stoddard solvent poisoning Symptoms

Review Date: 02/09/2010
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)