Parts Washer, What Solvent?

Stoddard solvent is paint thinner which is also called mineral spirits, all the same. I know - I was a paint chemist. Safety clean is just mineral spirits with some higher molecular weight long chain di- alcohols in it. We used to sell them the material to make this product. These higher weight alcohols only serve to help suspend dirt. Dont bother - just use mineral spirits and keep the lid closed when you arent using it. Whatever you do dont expose the stuff to sparks or lit cigarettes or other ignited materials. I dont like diesel fuel because of its carcinogenic tendancies. Not that paint thinner is better it has not been rated that way as yet ---