Lacquer thinner

Lacquer thinner, also known as cellulose thinner, is usually a mixture of solvents able to dissolve a number of different resins or plastics used in modern lacquer.[1]

Previously, lacquer thinners frequently contained alkyl esters like butyl or amyl acetate, ketones like acetone or methyl ethyl ketone, aromatic hydrocarbons like toluene, ethers such as glycol cellosolves, and/or alcohols.[2]

Modern lacquer thinners increasingly have to comply with low-VOC regulations. These formulations are often mostly acetone with small quantities of aromatic solvent.[3]

Paints that dry by simple solvent evaporation and contain solid binders insolvent (solvent) are known as lacquers. (The word laker comes from the Portuguese name for the resin obtained from some insects.) When the solvent in laker paints evaporates, a solid layer remains. Since this layer can be dissolved again with the solvent, each lacquer can dissolve the one below it.[4]


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References
  1. NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers (9 July 2017). Manufacture of Thinners & Solvents (Properties, Uses, Production, Formulation with Machinery Details). Niir Project Consultancy Services. ISBN 978-93-81039-83-0.
  2. Bottens, Bernie. "What chemicals are in your lacquer thinner?". The Woodworking Network. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  3. "General Purpose Low VOC Lacquer Thinner, 5 Gallon". Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  4. "Enamel vs Lacquer vs Acrylic Model Paints". Retrieved 2022-02-25.
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