Paint thinner is one of the most common industrial chemicals, and it’s also one of the most versatile. In addition to thinning paint products for use and for cleanup, paint thinner is excellent for other industrial cleaning applications — removing stains, grease and more from certain surfaces. SolvChem® Custom Packaging Division leads in paint thinner custom blending and contract filling services. In addition to blending paint thinners and other chemicals to your specifications, we offer services in shipping and storing your chemicals so that you have what you need when you need it.
Industrial Paint Thinner & Custom Packaging Solutions
What Makes a Quality Paint Thinner
A thinner is a volatile solvent that is used to dilute or extend oil-based paints or cleanup after use. Common solvents used as paint thinner chemicals include mineral spirits, mineral and true turpentine, acetone, naphtha, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), dimethylformamide (DMF), glycol ethers and xylene. Whatever the chemical name of a thinner, extreme care is required when handling them, as exposure to their vapors during use or in cleanup may be hazardous.
At SolvChem® Custom Packaging Division, we offer multiple options for chemicals that can double as paint thinners. Our more popular paint thinner compositions include turpentine, acetone and mineral spirits. Whatever your application, our team can help you make the best selection so that you have a quality paint thinner to get the job done.
Why SolvChem® Custom Packaging Division For Your Thinner Needs?
The chemists at SolvChem® Custom Packaging Division have a great deal of knowledge, expertise and experience in the handling and regulatory requirements of chemicals, including hazardous and flammable materials. We work closely with our customers to custom blend paint thinner formulas to your specifications, while ensuring the product quality and consistency you expect. We offer numerous benefits for our customers, including:
- Flexible small container filling up to five gallons
- Numerous drum and tote blending options
- Extensive expertise with hazardous and flammable chemicals
- Rapid turnaround and responsive service
- Strategic location close to the Port of Houston
To learn more about the paint thinner options we carry, our reliable, compliant and comprehensive chemical services and what we can do to help you meet your business needs, contact SolvChem® Custom Packaging Division today for a custom quote. Just let us know what and how much you’ll need, and we can take care of the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paint Thinners
What are paint thinners?
Paint thinners are chemical solvents used to dilute or extend oil-based paints or clean up after their use.
What do paint thinners do?
Paint thinners dilute or extend oil-based paints or clean up after their use.
What does paint thinner look like?
Paint thinners look like clear liquids.
Is paint thinner a solvent?
Yes, paint thinners are chemical solvents used to dilute or extend oil-based paints or clean up after their use.
What are the types of thinners for paint?
Some common paint thinners include mineral spirits, mineral and true turpentine, acetone, naphtha, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), dimethylformamide (DMF), glycol ethers and xylene.