Silicoil Brush Cleaning fluid
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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.
Other Properties
- Miscible with most other hydrocarbon solvents. Insoluble in water.
- Viscosity = 1.5-1.7
Risks
- Flammable. Flash point = 127 F
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Inhalation and contact may cause irritation.
Resources and Citations
- MSDS Sheet Comment: 4/1/01
- The Lion Company Comment: www.thelioncompany.com