Acetone

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Acetone

General Description

Acetone is solvent, excellent cleaning epoxy out of brushes and off of metal or parts that have been mistakenedly coated with epoxy.

Velocity Use

Acetone is used mainly for cleaning brushes and rollers after completing lay-ups.

Product Description

Acetone (also known as propanone, dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, propan-2-one and β-ketopropane) is a colorless, mobile, flammable liquid. It is the simplest example of the ketones. Acetone is miscible with water, ethanol, ether, etc., and itself serves as an important solvent. The most familiar household use of acetone is as the active ingredient in nail polish remover and paint thinner. Acetone is also used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. In addition to being manufactured as a chemical, acetone is also found naturally in the environment, including in small amounts in the human body.

Packaging Weights

Typically sold in 1 gallon metal jugs.

Directions for Use

Thoroughly wet a rag with denatured alcohol (preferably with a pump dispenser), wipe down area to be bonded or cleaned up, and allow to dry.

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