Description

Production of Paint removing solvents

A  solvent is a liquid which disperses a solid or semi  solid substance so as to yield a useful solution.

The application of a solvent or thinner in the production of paints  or  varnishes is highly essentials in order  to  obtain a useful solution.  In the solution formation dispersion of  solids to liquid phase takes place.  Example the addition of linseed oil to  hexane, to glycericles present in the oil disperse forming  a viscous solution.

A wide range of solvents possessing specific properties  are now used in formulations containing synthetic resins.   According to  their boiling range, solvents are classified as  low  boilers (B.P.<  100oC)  medium boilers (B.P. 100-120o), and  high  boilers (B.P.) 150o.