Wondering Where to buy acetone? Palatine Carbosolv is Pure 99.7 % Acetone. A colourless, flammable liquid with a powerful smell that breaks down & dissolves other substrates easily. With its many uses such as Paint remover, heavy degreasing job to nail polish remover Acetone is a popular product.
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Carbosolv Acetone is a solvent mainly used for cleaning and degreasing surfaces, as well as for thinning resins and adhesives.
Used for thinning polyester resin, vinyl and adhesives. Its also useful in preparing surfaces such as metal, and wood prior to painting.
Removing uncured resin from tools. Its the most popular and effective solvent brush cleaner and a heavy-duty degreaser.
A good solvent that is a component of some paints and varnishes as well as for most plastics and synthetic fibres.
Acetone solvent is ideal for thinning fiberglass resin cleaning fiberglass tools. Also dissolving two-part epoxies and superglue before hardening.
Our Pure 99.7% Acetone is Available in 1L, 5L, 25L and 205L drums. If you are after a smaller quantity such as 500ml just send an enquiry over to our email sales@palatinepaints.co.uk and one of our friendly staff will be there to help.
Acetone is a highly flammable liquid. Treat with caution at all times. Store this product in a well-ventilated setting and keep away from heat sources. Sent on an ADR approved carrier.
Properties of Acetone:
Physical properties – Also known as propanone, a colourless, volatile liquid with a distinctive sweet odour with a molecular formula of C3H6O. Acetone is a liquid at room temperature (25°C) and standard atmospheric pressure (1 atm). It boils at 56.05°C and freezes at -94.7°C. Acetone is miscible with water, meaning it can dissolve in water in all proportions. This property makes it a useful solvent for many organic compounds. It is also soluble in many organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform. Acetone is highly flammable. Its flash point is -20°C, and its autoignition temperature is approximately 465°C.
Chemical properties – Acetone readily undergoes oxidation in the presence of oxygen or oxidizing agents. This reaction can lead to the formation of peroxides, which may pose a safety hazard if stored for long periods without proper precautions. Acetone is a weak acid. In the presence of a strong base, it can undergo deprotonation to form the enolate ion, which is stabilized by resonance. This property makes acetone useful in certain types of organic reactions, such as aldol condensation.
These physical properties make acetone a versatile solvent with various industrial and household applications, including as a solvent for paints, varnishes, and adhesives, as well as in the production of plastics, fibers, and pharmaceuticals.
Usage & Preparation
Surface Preparation: Highly effective for degreasing and cleaning metal or wood surfaces before painting to ensure proper adhesion.
Cleaning: The most popular choice for removing uncured polyester and vinyl resins, two-part epoxies, and superglue (before it hardens) from tools, brushes, and equipment.
Thinning: Suitable for thinning fiberglass resins, vinyl, and certain adhesives.
Compatibility Warning: Acetone is a powerful solvent that will dissolve most plastics and synthetic fibres on contact. Use with extreme caution around these materials.
Safety & Storage
Flammability: Highly flammable liquid with a flash point of -20°C. Keep away from all heat sources, sparks, and open flames.
Ventilation: Always use and store in a well-ventilated area to avoid the buildup of volatile vapours.
Handling: Treat with caution at all times. It has a distinctive sweet odour but is a hazardous chemical.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
Pack Sizes: 1 Litre, 2.5 Litre, 5 Litre, 25 Litre, 205 Litre. (500ml available upon request via email).
Common Uses
Surface Preparation: Degreasing and cleaning metal or wood surfaces prior to painting.
Cleaning: Removing uncured resins (polyester, vinyl) and two-part epoxies from tools and brushes.
Thinning: Suitable for thinning fiberglass resins, vinyl, and adhesives.
Solvent Properties: Dissolves superglue (before hardening) and is a component in some paints and varnishes.
Technical Properties
Appearance: Colourless, volatile liquid with a distinctive sweet odour.
Flammability: Highly flammable; Flash point of -20°C and autoignition temperature of approx. 465°C.
Solubility: Miscible with water and soluble in many organic solvents (ethanol, ether, chloroform).
Compatibility Caution: Will dissolve most plastics and synthetic fibres on contact.
Safety and Storage
* Treat with caution at all times due to high flammability.
* Store in a well-ventilated area away from heat sources.
* Sent via ADR approved carriers for hazardous goods. (Note: 25L items may require 1-2 working days for delivery due to hazardous goods transport schedules).
Q: What is the primary purpose of Palatine Carbosolv Acetone?
A: This product is a high-purity solvent mainly used for industrial cleaning, heavy-duty degreasing, and thinning various resins or adhesives.
Q: Is this product suitable for preparing surfaces before I begin painting?
A: Yes, it is highly effective at preparing both metal and wood surfaces by removing contaminants that might prevent paint from adhering properly.
Q: Can this solvent be used to clean up resin from my tools?
A: This is the most popular choice for removing uncured polyester and vinyl resins from brushes and application equipment.
Q: How pure is the acetone provided by Palatine Paints?
A: This specific formulation is 99.7% pure acetone, which is also technically known as propanone
Q: Is this liquid compatible with plastics and synthetic fibres?
A: You should be careful when using it near these materials because it is a powerful solvent that will dissolve most plastics and synthetic fibres on contact.
1 review for Pure Acetone
Rated 5 out of 5
jason –
Quick delivery A++. Ordered on Tuesday at 11am and received next day
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jason –
Quick delivery A++. Ordered on Tuesday at 11am and received next day