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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A common name for a commercial volatile [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=solvent solvent] or solvent mixture capable of solubilizing synthetic lacquers such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cellulose%20nitrate cellulose nitrate]. When the lacquer solvent evaporates, it deposits the resin as a thin cohesive film. Some lacquer solvents are [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=acetone acetone], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ethyl%20acetate ethyl acetate], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ethyl%20alcohol ethanol], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=toluene toluene], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=xylenes xylene], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=butyl%20acetate butyl acetate].
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A common name for a commercial volatile [[solvent]] or solvent mixture capable of solubilizing synthetic lacquers such as [[cellulose nitrate]]. When the lacquer solvent evaporates, it deposits the resin as a thin cohesive film. Some lacquer solvents are [[acetone]], [[ethyl acetate]], [[ethyl alcohol|ethanol]], [[methanol]],  [[toluene]], [[xylenes|xylene]], and [[butyl acetate]].
  
== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
Most are flammable with explosive potential.
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Lacquer thinner
  
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== Risks ==
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* Most are flammable with explosive potential.
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* JMN Specialties: [https://jmnspecialties.com/downloads/sds/2240-lacquer-thinner-sds/file SDS]
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

Latest revision as of 15:33, 6 October 2022

Bottle of lacquer solvent

Description

A common name for a commercial volatile Solvent or solvent mixture capable of solubilizing synthetic lacquers such as Cellulose nitrate. When the lacquer solvent evaporates, it deposits the resin as a thin cohesive film. Some lacquer solvents are Acetone, Ethyl acetate, ethanol, Methanol, Toluene, xylene, and Butyl acetate.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Lacquer thinner

Risks

  • Most are flammable with explosive potential.
  • JMN Specialties: SDS

Resources and Citations

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)