Paint Thinner[2]
Overview
Paint thinner is a blend of volatile solvents designed to reduce the viscosity of oil-based paints and coatings. It facilitates easier application, brush cleaning, and surface preparation. Industrial formulations may include aliphatic hydrocarbons, ketones, or esters, tailored for specific paint chemistries. Historically, turpentine was the primary thinner, but modern variants use mineral spirits or acetone for cost-effectiveness and lower toxicity. The product is indispensable in automotive, construction, and furniture industries where oil-based finishes dominate.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Paint thinners exhibit low viscosity and high volatility, evaporating rapidly to leave no residue. Their density is lighter than water, and they are hydrophobic, making them ineffective for water-based paints. Flash points vary; some formulations ignite at room temperature, requiring strict handling protocols. Chemically, they dissolve resins and oils through non-polar interactions. Additives like corrosion inhibitors may be included in premium grades. Shelf life is typically long if stored properly, though evaporation can concentrate flammable vapors in partially used containers.
Main Applications
The primary use is adjusting paint viscosity for spray guns or brushes in industrial coating processes. Thinners also remove uncured paint from equipment—critical in maintenance-heavy sectors like shipbuilding. In woodworking, they aid in stain penetration. Specialized variants serve niche roles: epoxy thinners for adhesives or high-temperature-resistant blends for automotive primers. Their degreasing properties make them useful in metal pretreatment, though environmental regulations increasingly limit this application.
Safety and Storage
Flammability is the chief hazard; NFPA ratings often show Health: 2, Fire: 3, Reactivity: 0. Use explosion-proof equipment in bulk storage areas. Containers should be UL-listed and grounded during transfer to prevent static sparks. Health risks include dizziness from vapor inhalation and dermatitis from prolonged skin contact. OSHA mandates adequate ventilation (e.g., 20 CFM per square foot). Spills require non-combustible absorbents like vermiculite. Never pour down drains due to groundwater contamination risks.
B2B Procurement Guide
For industrial buyers, key considerations include VOC compliance (e.g., U.S. EPA Subpart II standards), flash point alignment with workplace safety classifications, and compatibility with existing paint inventories. Bulk purchases (55-gallon drums or totes) reduce costs by 15–30%. Evaluate suppliers for SDS documentation quality and emergency response protocols. Just-in-time delivery minimizes storage risks. Some manufacturers offer custom blends for unique paint formulations—request technical datasheets to verify performance claims.
Related Manufacturers
- 主营：二甲苯、乙醇、无水乙醇、稀释剂、异丙醇、白电油、苯乙烯、正丙醇、乙二醇、碳氢清洗剂、醋酸丁酯、醋酸乙酯、乙酸正丙酯、碳酸二甲酯、环已酮、开油水、洗网水、甲基异丁基酮、三氯乙烯、二氯甲烷、二氯乙烷、洗板水、洗枪水、慢干水
- 主营：--
- 主营：--
- 主营：3-乙氧基丙酸乙酯、3-甲氧基丙酸甲酯、2-庚酮、EEP溶剂、MMP溶剂、MAK溶剂、MIAK溶剂、DIBK溶剂、MBA溶剂、IBIB溶剂、涂料溶剂、光刻胶溶剂、中慢干溶剂、环保溶剂、低VOC溶剂、甲基正戊基甲酮、甲基异戊基酮、异丁酸异丁酯、AAEM单体、APE单体、季戊四醇三烯丙基醚、TMPDE单体
- 主营：--
- 主营：聚甲氧基二甲醚
- 主营：二甲苯、溶利油、清洗剂、涂料稀释剂、油漆油稀释剂、醋酸丁酯、二氯甲烷、醋酸乙酯、醋酸正丙酯
- 主营：香蕉水、开油水、抹机水、稀释剂、特慢干溶剂、喷枪清洗剂、工业白矿油、甲基吡咯烷酮、甲醇、异丙醇、正丁醇、无水乙醇、95乙醇、醋酸乙酯、二甲苯、正丙酯、环己酮、甲基异丁基酮、二氯丙烷、甲缩醛、碳酸二甲酯、醋酸甲酯
- 主营：增塑剂、二甲基亚砜、顺酐、环丁砜、二甲基二硫醚、赋臭剂、四氢噻吩加臭剂、环戊烷、塑化剂、二辛酯、石油醚、异丁醇、氯化苄、叔十二硫醇、硬脂酸钙、树脂涂料、四氢噻吩、化学试剂、国标染料、氯乙酸、硬脂酸锌、乙二醛、异辛烷、橡胶塑料
- 主营：回收染料、回收树脂、回收机油、回收油漆、回收橡胶、回收助剂
- 主营：甲醇、乙醇、甲缩醛、溶剂油、稀释剂、二氯甲烷、二甲苯、醋酸甲酯、醋酸乙酯、醋酸丁酯、醋酸仲丁酯、碳酸二甲酯、二氯乙烷、异丙醇、磷酸、乙二醇丁醚、二乙二醇丁醚、乙二醇、丙二醇甲醚、丙二醇甲醚醋酸酯、工业酒精、醋酸、防白水、环己酮、正丁醇
- 主营：甲醇、无水乙醇、异丙醇、食用酒精、食用乙醇、乙醇、二价酸酯、二丙酮醇、醋酸正丙酯、异丙醇IPA、醋酸仲丁酯、无水乙醇高纯度、95%乙醇、三甲苯、丙二醇甲醚、环已烷、环已酮、混丁醇、丙三醇、轻质白油、工业乙醇、磺酸、二乙二醇丁醚DB、正己烷、正丁醇
- 主营：染料防冻液、工业级甲醇、瓶装实验试剂、天那水稀释剂、白电油溶剂、石油溶剂、木醇工业酒精、工业乙醇、工业甲醇、无水酒精、无水羟基甲烷、工业甲醇液体、无水乙醇原液、工业异丙醇、醋酸乙酯、玉米酒精、环保香蕉水、天那水、环氧漆稀释辅料、防白水、固化剂、工业三氯乙烯、洁净白电油、芳烃混合甲苯液、分析纯异丙醇
- 主营：甲缩醛、香蕉水、松香水、稀释剂、甲醇、环己酮
- 主营：白电油、白矿油、二氯丙烷、溶剂油、反应介质、食品乳化剂、清洗剂、防白水、甲醇、醋酸乙酯、乙醇、无水乙醇、碳氢清洗剂
- 主营：除蜡水、切削液、冷却液、磨削液、电子氟化液、数据中心液冷、拉伸油、脱膜剂、除垢剂、克鲁勃、清洗剂、润滑油、除油剂、防锈油、脱脂剂、防锈剂、切削油、去除剂、除腊水、清洁剂、金属涂刷、晶圆清洗剂、光刻胶清洗液、氢氟醚、钢网清洗剂
- 主营：氢氟醚、电子氟化液、AK-225、稀释剂、六氯丙烯二聚体、六氟丙烯三聚体、3M电子氟化液、HFC-365mfc、PCBA洗板水、环保清洗剂、碳氢清洗剂、马达转子清洗剂、防锈清洗剂、微电机转子清洗剂、干洗油、粉末冶金清洗剂、工业清洗剂、电子清洗剂、医疗器械清洗剂、HCFC-141b、正溴丙烷、甲基吡咯烷酮、无水乙醇、异丙醇、成品油、甲醇乙醇汽油
- 主营：清洗剂、乙二醇、洗枪水、汽车涂料用二价酸酯、高沸点溶剂DBE、油墨印刷溶剂、清洗剂溶剂、丝印油墨、异佛尔酮、二价酸酯、化妆品原料、丙二醇单甲醚、乙酸乙酯、醋酸乙酯、酯类混合物DBE、油墨工业、尼龙酸甲酯、戊二酸二甲酯、99%纯度二价酸酯、工业级二价酸酯、环保型二价酸酯DBE、无色透明二价酸酯、琥珀酸二甲酯混合物、DBE二价酸酯、工业二价酸酯
- 主营：重氟油、轻氟油、氢氟醚、AF防指纹油稀释剂、氟碳溶剂、替合规141b清洗剂、苏威D HT测漏液、碳氢清洗剂、电子冷却液、PU高回弹脱模剂、氟油 清洗剂、FC测试液、F113氟化液、聚氨酯组合料、全氟聚醚
- 主营：无水乙醇、工业乙醇、二甲苯、特慢干溶剂、异丙醇、异丁醇、正丁醇、甲醇、工业酒精、乙二醇、丙二醇、环已酮、甲缩醛、二甲基甲酰胺、醋酸甲酯、醋酸仲丁酯、防白水、95乙醇、三氯乙烯、二氯丙烷
- 主营：工业盐、尿素、轻质碳酸钠、硫酸氢钠、五水偏硅酸钠、氨水、软水盐、元明粉、无水硫酸钠、硼砂、纯碱、冰醋酸、麦芽糊精、氟硅酸钠、氨基磺酸、硫化钠、零水偏硅酸钠、三氯化铁、过硫酸钠、过碳酸钠、片碱、草酸、磷酸三钠、磷酸、优氯净
- 主营：防冻液、141B发泡剂、洗网水、食用酒精、LG异丙醇、二氯甲烷、除胶剂、洗枪水、二乙醇胺、甘油、脱膝剂、丙三醇、三乙醇胺、二甲基乙酰胺、增塑剂DOP、聚氨酯发泡剂、工业酒精、化白水、PMA、丙二醇、白油、清洗剂、二甲苯、无水乙醇、去渍油
- 主营：异丙醇、二甲苯、二氯甲烷、6号溶剂油、无水乙醇、碳酸二甲酯