Alcohols
Polar, oxygen-containing solvents such as ethanol and isopropyl alcohol — used across coatings, cleaning and processing.
Additives & solvents
Solvents & diluents
Industrial solvents for dissolving, thinning and cleaning — matched to your system.
Solvents dissolve, suspend or thin other materials without changing them chemically. The right choice — by polarity and chemical family — controls dissolving power, evaporation rate and film quality in paints, inks and resin systems.
Types & classifications
Ketones
Strong polar solvents such as acetone and MEK — highly effective for thinning resins and stripping paint.
Hydrocarbons
Aliphatic (hexane) and aromatic (toluene, xylene) grades for heavy-duty thinning and degreasing.
Esters & glycol ethers
Balanced evaporation and excellent flow for coatings, varnishes and printing inks.
Key applications
Paint & coating thinning
Adjust viscosity and drying speed for spray, brush or roller application.
Ink formulation
Fast, controlled evaporation for gravure and flexographic inks.
Resin dilution
Cut resins to working viscosity without harming film properties.
Cleaning & degreasing
Equipment wash-up and metal surface preparation.
Applications this product serves
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