Paint thinner is a versatile solvent with multiple uses and applications. The applications for paint thinners vary, from diluting to various paints. It is a substance that no industry should be without. This blog will explain how a paint thinner can enhance industrial painting projects.  

What are the uses of paint thinner?  

A paint thinner can be used for several tasks: 

• Dilute/reduce the viscosity of oil-based and latex-based paints  
• Remove paint from surfaces  
• Create specific paint finishes  
• Remove paint from painting utensils (brushes, rollers, pallets, etc.)  

Paint thinner use often depends on the thinner type. The most common paint thinners are:  

• Acetone  
• Turpentine  
• Mineral Spirits  
• Toluene  
• Naphtha  
• Mineral Spirits  
• Isopropyl Alcohol  
• Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)  

You often find paint thinner (such as toluene) applied in industries where dilutions create substances such as print ink and rubbers.   

Acetone is another popular paint thinner used regularly to remove ink stains.  

Methyl Ethyl Ketone is another popular substance used in industries to dilute gums and resins; however, many health risks are associated with the product. 

If you are looking for a safer, more eco-friendly option for the paint thinners listed above, then we here at Ecolink are here to help! We offer a product called SAFE STRIP which is an environmentally preferred paint and resin solvent.   

SAFE STRIP is a great replacement for substances such as MEK and toluene. It can be used like most paint thinners, and it has a similar performance to MEK. This product, however, is biodegradable and non-ozone-depleting. 

The use of paint thinners can help enhance your efficiency during painting projects. Using a thinner consistency paint allows for easy application on textured surfaces. A paint thinner will also allow for quicker application times.  

Looking for more paint thinner options?  

Here at Ecolink we offer a variety of different eco-friendly chemicals. If you would like to browse through our selection,  click here! If you have an idea of what you are looking for,  click here to talk with one of our expert chemists! They will be willing to help you in any way that you need!