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n. - A colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar.

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  • Avoid products with toluene, which is the most toxic chemical found in nail polish.
  • The container held a chemical called toluene, a clear, water-insoluble liquid with the typical smell of paint thinners.
  • According to Häussermann, it is more advantageous to start with the ortho-para-di-nitro-toluene, which is prepared by allowing
  • FDA (2005), have been synthesized not only from petroleum, but from known harmful chemicals such as toluene, phenol, benzyl acetate, limonene.
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