What is Lacquer Thinner #11?
Lacquer Thinner #11 is a mixture of hydrocarbons Toluene, Methanol, and Acetone.
Lacquer Thinner #11 is an Ecolink product that features all three of the consistent chemicals found in most lacquer thinner, therefore it functions with consistent ability to act as a strong cleaning agent, fast thinning, and fast drying.
Lacquer Thinner #11 Benefits
- Low boiling point.
- Fast drying.
- High solubility.
- VOC compliant.
Common Applications
Lacquer Thinner #11 is typically utilized to thin resin, lacquer, and paint off of mechanical tools and equipment, and to clean paint brushes.
Lacquer Thinner #11 is primarily used to thin lacquer paint to create a smooth and streak free flow of paint.
Lacquer thinner lowers the viscosity of paint to create a fast drying, streak free, and smooth finished product.
Consumer Applications
Lacquer Thinner #11 can be used on a household level to thin lacquer for small projects, and to clean equipment immediately after use.
Lacquer Thinner #11 can also be utilized to renew nail polish.
The acetone present in Lacquer Thinner #11 enables it to revitalize old and dried out nail polish by simply mixing a drop of Lacquer Thinner #11 into the bottle.
Lacquer Thinner #11 is one of three Ecolink Lacquer Thinners including Lacquer Thinner #48, and Lacquer Thinner #51.
All three lacquer thinners possess similar qualities.
Lacquer Thinner #48 is composed of Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Acetone, and Glycol EB–or 2-Butoxyethanol–, and Lacquer Thinner #51 is made of Toluene, Acetone, Methanol, and Glycol EB.
The chemicals that are present in Lacquer Thinners #48 and #51 such as MEK and Glycol EB perform the same functions as the basic components in Lacquer Thinner #11.
Lacquer Thinner #11 has the advantage of featuring the substances that are key to lacquer thinning.
One could purchase Toluene, Methanol, or Acetone separately, but on their own they would not perform as effectively as they do in Lacquer Thinner #11.
Acetone vs. Lacquer Thinner #11
It is often speculated whether acetone can function as a replacement for lacquer thinner.
Acetone functions similarly to lacquer thinner. Just like Lacquer Thinner #11, Acetone is a strong cleaning agent, dries fast, and highly soluble.
Acetone is more toxic than Lacquer Thinner #11, #48, or #51.
This is one of the reasons why it is best to utilize lacquer thinner when it may be necessary.
Acetone is important to Lacquer Thinner.
This necessity is evident by the fact that acetone is present in nearly every strain of Lacquer Thinner, and is a prominent feature in all three Ecolink Lacquer Thinners.
However, acetone’s importance to lacquer thinner should not lead to an assumption that acetone can replace lacquer thinner.
Safety and Handling
Lacquer Thinner is toxic and highly flammable when used in large quantities. Caution should be taken whenever utilizing Lacquer Thinner #11 for at home or industrial use:
- Lacquer thinner is harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
- Lacquer thinner causes skin irritation.
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Causes eye irritation.
- Should be kept away from any heat sources.
- Avoid breathing dust, fumes, gas, spray, or vapors.
If you would like to purchase Lacquer Thinner #11 or any other Ecolink Lacquer Thinner product, please call (800-563-1305 or Shop Online Here.
Glycol TPM In Penetrating Oils
/in Solvents/by Industrial DegreasersWhat is Glycol TPM?
Tripropylene Glycol Methyl Ether, or Glycol TPM is a mixture of organic compounds that is often utilized in industrial or laboratory solvents for a variety of applications.
Glycol TPM is often used in applications that require low viscosity, coupling ability, high solvency, high dilution, and low evaporation rate.
Benefits of Glycol TPM
Glycol TPM And Penetrating Oils
Glycol TPM is a key ingredient in many products that consumers may know well including penetrating oils.
Penetrating oils are low-viscosity oils that are often made of volatile compounds, such as Glycol TPM.
Penetrating oils are applied by using the oil to coat mechanical parts that have rusted together.
Penetrating oils are ideal to remove rust from mechanical parts such as nuts and bolts, because they are able to access the narrow space between the threads of the parts.
This function is why the low viscosity of Glycol TPM is ideal for this application.
Penetrating oils are most often volatile compounds.
They should not be used as a general lubricant.
Penetrating oils can also be used to remove chewing gum, adhesive stickers, and to lessen the friction on stringed musical instrument.
Penetrating oils can be utilized for household repair tasks, as well as general gardening applications.
Industrial Applications
Glycol TPM is most often used as an industrial solvent, and a coupling agent in rust removers.
Tripropylene Glycol Methyl Ether is often utilized as a solvent in the creation of ink for ballpoint pens, felt-tip pens, printing ink, and livestock markers.
Consumer Applications
Glycol TPM is applied as a solvent and coupling agent in consumer and industrial rust remover, paint remover, and paint removers.
Glycol TPM is also present in consumer hard-surface cleaners.
Safety and Handling
When utilizing any volatile chemical you should carefully read the safety instructions provided with your product shipment:
Purchase Glycol TPM here, or call (800)-563-1305 if you have any questions.
The Benefits of Lacquer Thinner #11
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersWhat is Lacquer Thinner #11?
Lacquer Thinner #11 is a mixture of hydrocarbons Toluene, Methanol, and Acetone.
Lacquer Thinner #11 is an Ecolink product that features all three of the consistent chemicals found in most lacquer thinner, therefore it functions with consistent ability to act as a strong cleaning agent, fast thinning, and fast drying.
Lacquer Thinner #11 Benefits
Common Applications
Lacquer Thinner #11 is typically utilized to thin resin, lacquer, and paint off of mechanical tools and equipment, and to clean paint brushes.
Lacquer Thinner #11 is primarily used to thin lacquer paint to create a smooth and streak free flow of paint.
Lacquer thinner lowers the viscosity of paint to create a fast drying, streak free, and smooth finished product.
Consumer Applications
Lacquer Thinner #11 can be used on a household level to thin lacquer for small projects, and to clean equipment immediately after use.
Lacquer Thinner #11 can also be utilized to renew nail polish.
The acetone present in Lacquer Thinner #11 enables it to revitalize old and dried out nail polish by simply mixing a drop of Lacquer Thinner #11 into the bottle.
Lacquer Thinner #11 is one of three Ecolink Lacquer Thinners including Lacquer Thinner #48, and Lacquer Thinner #51.
All three lacquer thinners possess similar qualities.
Lacquer Thinner #48 is composed of Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Acetone, and Glycol EB–or 2-Butoxyethanol–, and Lacquer Thinner #51 is made of Toluene, Acetone, Methanol, and Glycol EB.
The chemicals that are present in Lacquer Thinners #48 and #51 such as MEK and Glycol EB perform the same functions as the basic components in Lacquer Thinner #11.
Lacquer Thinner #11 has the advantage of featuring the substances that are key to lacquer thinning.
One could purchase Toluene, Methanol, or Acetone separately, but on their own they would not perform as effectively as they do in Lacquer Thinner #11.
Acetone vs. Lacquer Thinner #11
It is often speculated whether acetone can function as a replacement for lacquer thinner.
Acetone functions similarly to lacquer thinner. Just like Lacquer Thinner #11, Acetone is a strong cleaning agent, dries fast, and highly soluble.
Acetone is more toxic than Lacquer Thinner #11, #48, or #51.
This is one of the reasons why it is best to utilize lacquer thinner when it may be necessary.
Acetone is important to Lacquer Thinner.
This necessity is evident by the fact that acetone is present in nearly every strain of Lacquer Thinner, and is a prominent feature in all three Ecolink Lacquer Thinners.
However, acetone’s importance to lacquer thinner should not lead to an assumption that acetone can replace lacquer thinner.
Safety and Handling
Lacquer Thinner is toxic and highly flammable when used in large quantities. Caution should be taken whenever utilizing Lacquer Thinner #11 for at home or industrial use:
If you would like to purchase Lacquer Thinner #11 or any other Ecolink Lacquer Thinner product, please call (800-563-1305 or Shop Online Here.
What Is A Tail Solvent?
/in Solvents/by Industrial DegreasersA tail solvent is a slow-evaporating solvent that enables paint to evaporate slowly and allows the substance to flow smoothly.
A tail solvent is a solvent added in small amounts to organic coating, ink, or paint formulas.
Tail solvents are often less volatile than other substances in the paint, ink, or coating formulas.
Tail solvents are utilized to maintain the paint film in a product so that the flow is improved and the substance takes longer to dry.
Benefits of A Tail Solvent
Tail solvents are beneficial in substances such as inks and types of paints.
These products benefit from the slow evaporation rate provided by a tail solvent, especially pen or marker ink. In the case of writing pen or marker ink it would be detrimental to the success of the product to dry quickly without a smooth flow.
A tail solvent ensures that the optimal formula is created for a product like pen ink’s success.
Common Tail Solvents
Almost any slow evaporating hydrocarbon solvent can be utilized as a tail solvent.
Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Glycol DPM or Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether is often utilized in industrial manufacturing of printing ink as a tail solvent.
Substances like Glycol DPM are often included in formulas as tail solvents, because they are hydrocarbon solvents.
Hydrocarbon solvents are often hydrophilic with slow-evaporation rates.
These traits yield the smooth flow and slow evaporation rate that make tail solvents so efficient.
Heptane
Heptane is also a chemical that it utilized as a tail solvent, primarily in printing ink, due to its slow evaporation rate, low toxicity, and the fact that it is a hydrocarbon solvent.
Tripropylene Glycol Methyl Ether
Glycol TPM or Tripropylene Glycol Methyl Ether is another substance that is often applied as a tail solvent due to a slow evaporation rate, and low viscosity.
Glycol TPM is also often utilized in printer ink, pen ink, and marker ink. Glycol TPM is used as a tail or primary solvent.
Solvents in Ink
Solvents are often utilized in the industrial creation of inks in conventional and digital printers.
Solvents that are slow evaporating are often ideal for this application, because it is beneficial to various types of inks to be smooth, flowing, and long lasting.
Solvents that are often applied as a solvent in printing and pen inks include Heptane, Tripropylene Glycol Methyl Ether, and Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether.
Heptane is utilized in ink for digital and conventional printing.
Glycol TPM is found in ballpoint pen ink, felt-tip pen ink, printing ink, and livestock markers.
Purchase any of our Glycol products online here or call (800)-563-1305 for more information!
Preptone As An MEK Alternative
/in Chemical Substitution/by Industrial DegreasersPreptone: A Less Toxic Alternative To MEK
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a solvent that is used on both an industrial and household level.
MEK is a solvent that is often avoided due to high toxicity and various health hazards, however MEK is actively sought out often due to its high evaporation rate, high boiling rate, and use as a strong cleaning agent.
Consumers often purchase MEK over another effective solvent, because MEK is typically sold inexpensively and gets the necessary task accomplished.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is an effective adhesive and solvent, but many consumers are looking for less toxic alternatives that will prove to be more cost-efficient in the long run.
Preptone As An Alternative
Ecolink offers a simple solution to those who wish to avoid the health risks and toxicity associated with MEK.
Use Preptone instead!
Preptone is able to accomplish everything that MEK can, without the health and environmental hazards.
Preptone is created by blending ultra high-purity d-limonene in an acetone base.
Unlike MEK, Preptone features terpene solvents which enable it to be even more powerful than most ketone solvents.
Preptone is not only safer than Methyl ethyl ketone, but it is also more cost-efficient.
The acetone present in Preptone is VOC exempt, this quality enables its vapors and VOC content to remain below regulatory limits.
Companies are guaranteed to save money by avoiding chemicals that are hazardous and require costly disposal.
Why Choose Preptone?
Preptone has significant benefits that enable it to be a smart alternative to similar products that are more hazardous and more costly:
Applications
Preptone can be used similarly to MEK or TCE.
It is often utilized for industrial cleaning and as a laboratory solvent, and as an industrial solvent, and as a solvent in consumer products.
Preptone should not be used on metal and paint surfaces that are not compatible with acetone.
Safety and Handling
Much like MEK, Preptone is highly flammable and should be kept away from open heat sources.
Preptone should be stored in a cool and dry area.
When using Preptone, it is best to use protective gloves and eyewear as instructed by your SDS.
Preptone is not compatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Can cause central nervous system depression upon ingestion.
Vapors may irritate eyes, nose, and throat. Liquid is severely irritating to eyes.
Liquids are mildly irritating and can dry out skin.
If you would like to purchase Preptone as a safe and cost-efficient investment and an alternative to MEK, please call (800)-563-1305 or visit https://ecolink.com/products/.
Until you’re ready to move on from MEK, Ecolink can provide Methyl Ethyl Ketone online here or by calling the number listed above.
The Differences Between MEK and Acetone
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersMEK’s Relation To Acetone
MEK, also known as Butanone and Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a solvent that is related to acetone, because acetone is simply liquid ketone.
Since MEK and Acetone share the ketone trait, many assume that they can be used as interchangeable solvents.
Acetone and MEK have very similar traits and can be used for many of the same purposes, but they also have specific applications that each is best suited for.
MEK and Acetone Compared
MEK or Methyl Ethyl Ketone is stronger than Acetone, because it has a slower evaporation rate and boils at a higher temperature.
These differences are why MEK can be a stronger cleaning agent than acetone.
Unlike Acetone, MEK forms an azeotrope with water, which means that methyl ethyl ketone and water mix together to form a constant boiling point that cannot be affected by distillation.
This quality is convenient for distillation of moisture in certain applications.
MEK is both less soluble and less volatile than acetone.
MEK is also useful in products like dry-erase markers, because it is slow-evaporating. Acetone should not be utilized for this purpose, because it is fast-drying.
This quality does not make Acetone the ideal choice for ink products.
Acetone is typically a better solvent than MEK, because it dissolves a wider range of compounds.
Acetone is often utilized as a paint thinner.
Acetone is better for this application, because its evaporation rate is much faster than that of MEK.
Acetone is inexpensive compared to Methyl Ethyl Ketone, which is why it is more often used for consumer products such as nail polish and nail polish remover.
Acetone is not considered to be a volatile substance, though its low boiling point does make it more flammable than other substances.
Shared Applications
MEK and Acetone are both utilized as solvents in coatings, lacquer, varnish, and paint.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is very useful in paint, rust, varnish, lacquer, and grease removers.
Benefits of MEK
Benefits of Acetone
Safe Use
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