paint thinner is a solvent used to thin oil based paints and they have a flash point of 40 Degree Celsius. Paint thinner has many similarities in chemical and physical properties with charcoal starter. Mineral spirits, acetone, mineral turpentine, dimethyl formamide and methyl ethyl ketone are some examples of paint thinners. Mineral spirits is petroleum derived liquor which is used in painting and decorating. It is a mixture of aliphatic as well as alicyclic hydrocarbon chemical compounds. Ethyl benzene and xylene are sometimes used in the production of paint thinners. White spirit is commonly used as an extraction solvent, degreasing solvent as well as an aerosol solvent. It is produced by hydrodesulphurization and hydrogenation of petroleum compounds. Acetone is another prominent paint thinner compound which is a colourless and flammable liquid. Acetone can be dissolved in water and is used for cleaning purpose in the laboratory. It is an ingredient of nail polish remover used in households. True turpentine is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resins and other chemical substances. Making paint thinner at home is very simple and it is a money saving option too. A hardware or home improvement store can render the service of paint thinning at affordable costs. Adding too much of thinning oil is not recommended for paint thinning chemical process. Let us look in detail how to make a paint thinner solution at home.
Steps Involved in Making Paint Thinner
Get a container for thinning paint
Add Paint to the container
Add paint thinner to the paint
Mix and evaluate the paint
Steps Involved in Making Paint Thinner
Get a container for thinning paint
Add Paint to the container
Add paint thinner to the paint
Mix and evaluate the paint