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Paint thinners are diluents — solvents used to adjust the viscosity of paint, as well as similar preparations such as varnish and lacquer, by dilution.^[1][2] For water-based paints, such as acrylic paints, water is the primary solvent, but notably, may not always be the only solvent. Organic solvents labelled "paint thinner" are usually turpentine or white spirits / mineral spirits for the use of diluting oil-based paints only. These organic solvents on traditional painting materials can have harmful effects on the environment through the release of hazard substances, including lead and other additives.