<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (July 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (July 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A paint thinner is a solvent used to thin oil - based paints or clean up after their use . Commercially, solvents labeled "Paint Thinner" are usually mineral spirits having a flash point at about 40 ° C (104 ° F), the same as some popular brands of charcoal starter . </P> <P> Common solvents used as paint thinners include: </P>

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