Inhalants: Types, Examples & Risks - A Comprehensive Guide
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)
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