Professional non-hazardous solvent for resins – ARCANE 228 US, acetone substitute
Technical cleaner for vinylester, acrylic, polyester, epoxy resins… Safe acetone substitute, without chlorinated solvents or major VOCs. Ideal for equipment cleaning, elastomer bonding and high-performance industrial maintenance.
Description
ARCANE 228 US is a new generation solvent designed for cleaning equipment used with technical resins such as vinylester, acrylic, polyester, epoxy, alkyds or polyurethanes. It is a safe and effective alternative to acetone, cyclohexanone and chlorinated solvents, while offering excellent solvent power. Not classified as flammable and non-hazardous according to CLP regulations, ARCANE 228 US is a sustainable, high-performance solution that meets the requirements of demanding industrial environments.
BENEFITS
- Excellent solvent power on a wide range of resins (vinylester, acrylic, polyester…)
- Not classified as hazardous – compliant with CLP regulations
- Non-flammable – enhanced workshop safety
- Low VOC emissions – predominantly non-volatile formula
- High-performance alternative to acetone: reduced consumption and risks
SECTORS OF ACTIVITY
- Composites and technical materials industry
- Mechanical and industrial maintenance
- Manufacturing of technical resin equipment
- Bonding and processing of specialty elastomers
- Industrial bodywork, marine, aerospace
FUNCTIONS
- Cleaning of resin application equipment (spray guns, nozzles, tools…)
- Solubilization and cleaning of polymerizable resin deposits
- Surface preparation before bonding or touch-up
- Bonding of certain technical elastomers (nitrile, viton…)
COMPATIBLE MATERIALS
- Vinylester, acrylic, polyester resins
- Epoxy, alkyd, polyurethane resins
- Stainless steel, steel, technical plastic equipment (compatibility to be tested)
- Elastomers: nitrile, viton
SAFETY / COMPLIANCE / LABELS
Regulatory and environmental characteristics:
- Product not classified as hazardous according to CLP regulations
- Non-flammable – improves safety during storage and handling
- Predominantly non-VOC – limits atmospheric emissions
- Formula compliant with human and environmental toxicity requirements
- Reduces exposure to conventional solvents (acetone, halogenated solvents…)
APPLICATION
Usage instructions:
- Use undiluted on surfaces or parts to be cleaned
- Apply using a cloth, brush or by immersion
- Allow to act for a few minutes if necessary to loosen resin residues
- Wipe or rinse depending on the nature of the substrate or process used
- Test compatibility on sensitive materials before prolonged use

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