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#11 Lacquer Thinner

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SUMMARY

#11 Lacquer Thinner is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. #11 Lacquer Thinner has uses in thin lacquer-based paints, ensuring a smooth finish, and is highly effective for cleaning paint tools and equipment after using solvent-based paints. Additionally, #11 Lacquer Thinner excels in adhesive removal, degreasing, and surface preparation, and serves as a resin solvent in applications like plastics manufacturing, composites, and coatings.

INDUSTRIES

  • Chemical Manufacturing: Enhances formulations by improving wetting, emulsification, and dispersion of ingredients.
  • Paints & Coatings: Supports uniform dispersion of pigments and additives for consistent color, finish, and performance.
  • Adhesives & Sealants: Improves spread ability, adhesion, and stability in bonding and sealing applications.
  • HI&I: Boosts cleaning and sanitation products with improved wetting, foaming, and emulsification.
  • Plastics Manufacturing: Aids in the dispersion and stabilization of additives and colorants in polymer production.

APPLICATIONS

  • Chemical Industry: Enhances wetting, emulsification, and dispersion of raw materials and additives in manufacturing processes.
  • Adhesive Remover: Improves the effectiveness of formulations in breaking down and removing adhesives.
  • Paints & Varnishes: Ensures even dispersion of pigments and additives for consistent color, finish, and performance.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Supports cleaning, degreasing, and protection of industrial machinery and tools.
  • Coatings: Promotes uniform application and stability of protective and decorative coatings.

VALUE PROPOSITIONS

  • Smooth Finish: Enhances texture, leveling, and appearance in coatings, adhesives, and personal care products.
  • Colorless: Provides formulation versatility without altering the color of the final product.

MARKET SEGMENTS

  • Industrial: Supports diverse manufacturing and maintenance applications with improved wetting, dispersion, and cleaning performance.
  • Adhesives: Enhances spread ability, adhesion, and stability in bonding and sealing products.
  • Paint & Dyes: Promotes uniform dispersion of pigments and additives for consistent color, finish, and performance.
  • Cleaning Chemicals: Boosts detergents, surface cleaners, and sanitation products with enhanced wetting, foaming, and emulsification.

FUNCTIONS

  • Degreaser: Removes oils, grease, and contaminants from surfaces for cleaning or preparation.
  • Solvent: Dissolves or dilutes substances to aid in formulation, processing, or application.
  • Viscosity Modifier: Adjusts the flow properties of liquids for optimal performance and handling.
  • Thinner: Reduces the viscosity of paints, coatings, or adhesives for easier application.
  • Surface Preparation: Prepares substrates for coating, bonding, or finishing by cleaning and conditioning surfaces.