What are some examples of Inhalants?

Inhalants are breathable chemicals that produce psychoactive effects when inhaled into the lungs. Here are some examples of inhalants:

Solvents:

- Acetone (found in nail polish remover and paint thinners)

- Benzene (found in gasoline and certain cleaning products)

- Toluene (found in paint thinners and some cleaning products)

- Xylene (found in paint thinners, certain cleaning products, and nail polish remover)

Gases:

- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)

- Butane (found in lighter fluid and gas stoves)

- Propane (found in cooking gas and portable heaters)

Aerosols:

- Hair spray

- Deodorant spray

- Spray paint

- Computer cleaning dusters

Anesthetics:

- Diethyl ether

- Halothane

- Chloroform

Nitrites:

- Amyl nitrite

- Butyl nitrite (also known as poppers)