Melissa has used turpentine to thin her oil paint. She has completed her painting. Identify the correct step she should take next.

She should make sure that the turpentine is kept in containers. Turpentine exposed to air can.

Answer: The correct answer is : The correct step is to place the lid and close the container containing turpentine very well, store it in a cool and well ventilated place. Turpentine exposed to the air can cause health problems as it is in the List of Hazardous Substances for health, because it is flammable. It can cause damage when inhaled and by passing through the skin. May cause irritation and burn eyes. Breathing turpentine can cause lung, throat and nose irritation and produce a cough. It also causes headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion and pulse acceleration.

Turpentine is very bad for you to inhale or digest. It is also very flammable.