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== Description ==
 
== 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]], [[ethyl alcohol|ethanol]], [[toluene]], [[xylenes|xylene]], and [[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]].
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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Lacquer thinner
  
 
== Hazards and Safety ==
 
== Hazards and Safety ==
  
 
Most are flammable with explosive potential.
 
Most are flammable with explosive potential.
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SDS [[http://complyplus.grainger.com/grainger/msds.asp?sheetid=4089418 link]]
  
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==

Revision as of 07:42, 24 April 2020

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

Hazards and Safety

Most are flammable with explosive potential.

SDS [link]

Sources Checked for Data in Record

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

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