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[The Lion Co., Louisville, KY] A brand name for a colorless, hydrocarbon-based [[solvent|solvent]] mixture used to clean artist paint brushes. Silicoil is a mixture of [[kerosene|kerosene]], [[mineral%20spirits|mineral spirits]], and distilled [[turpentine%20%28oil%29|turpentine]]. The solution can be used for cleaning [[oil%20paint|oil]], [[acrylic colors|acrylic]], and other water-base paints from brushes without the addition of [[soap|soap]]. | [The Lion Co., Louisville, KY] A brand name for a colorless, hydrocarbon-based [[solvent|solvent]] mixture used to clean artist paint brushes. Silicoil is a mixture of [[kerosene|kerosene]], [[mineral%20spirits|mineral spirits]], and distilled [[turpentine%20%28oil%29|turpentine]]. The solution can be used for cleaning [[oil%20paint|oil]], [[acrylic colors|acrylic]], and other water-base paints from brushes without the addition of [[soap|soap]]. | ||
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
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* Harmful if swallowed. | * Harmful if swallowed. | ||
* Inhalation and contact may cause irritation. | * Inhalation and contact may cause irritation. | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
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| + | * Miscible with most other hydrocarbon solvents. Insoluble in water. | ||
| + | * Viscosity = 1.5-1.7 | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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* The Lion Company at https://thelioncompany.com/ | * The Lion Company at https://thelioncompany.com/ | ||
| − | * [https://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/07/prweb12017864.htm | + | * [https://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/07/prweb12017864.htm Update on the Lion Company] |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 09:13, 31 May 2022
Description
[The Lion Co., Louisville, KY] A brand name for a colorless, hydrocarbon-based Solvent mixture used to clean artist paint brushes. Silicoil is a mixture of Kerosene, Mineral spirits, and distilled turpentine. The solution can be used for cleaning oil, acrylic, and other water-base paints from brushes without the addition of Soap.
Risks
- Flammable. Flash point = 127 F
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Inhalation and contact may cause irritation.
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Miscible with most other hydrocarbon solvents. Insoluble in water.
- Viscosity = 1.5-1.7
Resources and Citations
- MSDS Sheet Comment: 4/1/01
- The Lion Company at https://thelioncompany.com/
- Update on the Lion Company