Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and methylene dichloride, is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a mild ethereal odor that is completely miscible with a variety of solvents.
Lacquer thinner is very strong and rapidly deteriorates many surfaces and fabrics. Used to dilute, dissolve and clean up lacquer products. Typically too caustic for oil paints, lacquer thinner is often used for removing inks on metal, and adhesive residue from a variety of surfaces.