Difference between revisions of "Lacquer solvent"
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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]], [[toluene]], [[xylenes|xylene]], and [[butyl acetate]]. | + | 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]]. |
| − | == | + | == Synonyms and Related Terms == |
| − | + | Lacquer thinner | |
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
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| + | * Most are flammable with explosive potential. | ||
| + | * 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 14:33, 6 October 2022
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)