A chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent commonly use in paint removers and many types of aerosol sprays, including paints, adhesives, lubricants, and pesticides. Causes cancer in animals. In the human body, it is metabolized to carbon monoxide, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen. It has caused spontaneous heart attacks in persons with cardiovascular conditions. Currently CPSC requires special hazard labeling on consumer products containing methylene chloride, and it is likely that the material may soon be banned from consumer products. EPA considers methylene chloride a priority water pollutant*Severe skin and moderate eye irritant. Can cause irregular heartbeat, even heart attack, when inhaled. Carcinogenic. Neurotoxic. Used in some thinners and spray paints.