The term 'chemical solvent' refers to a substance that is capable of dissolving other substances. Two common chemical solvents are BENZENE and hexone. BENZENE is an organic compound composed of six carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms, and is often used as a solvent in the production of plastics and other materials. Hexone is an organic compound composed of six carbon atoms and one hydrogen atom, and is commonly used as a solvent in the production of paints, varnishes, and other coatings.