"Tim Williams" wrote in message
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"Harold and Susan Vordos" wrote in message
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Gasoline is fuel, not solvent,
as is diesel *fuel* and kerosene. There are solvents on the market that
are
*solvents*, not fuels. They are generally the best choice for
dissolving
hydrocarbons

But Harold, they are *all* hydrocarbons! That's why they work so well...

Okay, gasoline and diesel are mixed for burning specifically in engines,
but
AFAIK kerosene and paint thinner, among other petroleum distallates sold
as
solvents, come remarkably close, if not already the same.


Correct, all are petroleum distillates, all contain the same components,
lighter fractions with lighter components. Mineral oil is simply a heavier
fraction of the same feedstock. None of the components are especially
hazardous, with the possible exception of benzene.