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| Architectural coatings |
- Solvents aid in the application, flow, and leveling of the coating. They contribute to the drying process.
- They are used in interior and exterior house paints, stains. Sealers use solvents like water, glycols, esters to allow easy application and finish quality.
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| Automotive coatings |
- Solvents contribute to the sprayability, adhesion, and drying characteristics of the coatings.
- Blends of acetone, butyl acetate, PM acetate are applied to cars, trucks, and other automotive surfaces.
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| Wood coatings |
- Solvents assist in the penetration of the coating into the wood substrate, ensuring proper adhesion and protection.
- They also aid in achieving a smooth and even finish.
- Solvent carriers like butyl acetates and ethyl acetates are used for spray, wipe-on application on wooden furnitures, etc.
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| Industrial coatings |
- Here, the solvents help achieve the desired viscosity and film formation.
- They are used in applications such as machinery, equipment, and structural components using mineral spirits and xylene.
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| Marine coatings |
- Solvents contribute to the durability of the coatings and facilitate proper curing in harsh marine environments.
- Epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic systems use xylene, ketones, and alcohols to apply thick films to ships, tanks, pipelines to resist corrosion and abrasion.
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| Aerospace coatings |
- They help achieve the required viscosity for spray applications and contribute to the overall performance of the coatings.
- Strong solvents are used in cleaners and topcoats for planes and jets.
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| Electronic coatings |
- They aid in the application process and contribute to the performance and protection of electronic devices.
- Acetone, isopropyl alcohol, and MEK are used to paint circuit boards, electronic assembly materials, etc.
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