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. 2013 Sep 11;38(13):2555–2567. doi: 10.1038/npp.2013.206

Table 1. Abused Inhalants Classification.

Category Chemicals Most common sources
Volatile solvents
 Aromatic  hydrocarbons Toluene Ethylbenzene Xylene Adhesive, spray paint, thinner, lacquer, leather tanner, disinfectant, cleaner, petroleum, octane booster
     
 Halocarbons Trichloroethylene (TCY) Degreasing agent, coffee decaffeination
  1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCE) Film cleaner, correction fluid
  Tetrachloroethylene (PERC) Dry cleaning agent, degreasing agent
  n-Propyl Bromide (nPB) Metal cleaner, adhesive
     
 Aliphatic Propane Domestic and industrial fuel
 hydrocarbons Butane Lighter fluid
  n-Hexane Adhesive
  Iso-octane Automotive fuel
     
Inhaled anesthetics
 Halogenated Isoflurane  
 ethers Desflurane General anesthetic
  Sevoflurane  
     
Nitrous oxide Nitrous oxide Adjunct anesthetic, aerosol propellant
     
Alkyl nitrites Amyl nitrite Isobutyl nitrite Isopropyl nitrite Vasodilator, heart disease treatment, air freshener, electronics cleaner, cyanide poisoning antidote