Resin Solvent

Acetone is a solvent conventionally used for cleaning resins. Although very interesting (powerful solvent, highly effective, fast drying, recyclable), this solvent presents hazards for users such as fire risk and health risks. Acetone is a highly flammable solvent (flash point -18°C), with binding regulatory exposure limit values (article R. 4412-149 of the French Labour Code), which is why more and more companies are looking to substitute this solvent. To replace acetone, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the product's characteristics and its process, because if a molecule close in terms of size/structure is chosen as a substitute for acetone, it may address effectiveness/process compatibility but not the exposure/fire issue. Conversely, if a molecule of a different size/nature is chosen, it will probably address effectiveness/exposure/fire concerns but not always process compatibility. It is often the drying time that causes problems during substitutions. Therefore, replacing acetone can be a simple or complex process and may sometimes require adapting working methods. Discover our acetone substitutes on this page.

There is a very wide range of resins; depending on the main families of each, we have one or more solutions to offer you. TheArcane 225 is recommended on epoxy resins for example. Find all our solvents on this page.