Paint thinner
A paint thinner is a solvent used to thin oil-based paints. Solvents labeled "paint thinner" are usually mineral spirits having a flash point at about 40 °C (104 °F), the same as some popular brands of charcoal starter.
Common solvents historically used as paint thinners include:
- Mineral spirits (North America) / White spirit (United Kingdom and Ireland)
- Acetone
- Turpentine
- Naphtha
- Toluene
- Lacquer thinner
- Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
- Dimethylformamide (DMF)
- Glycol ethers, such as 2-Butoxyethanol
Less common solvents used as paint thinner include:
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