Pure methylated spirit (Ethanol with denaturant) is ideal for general cleaning and disinfecting. Suitable for solvent cleaning of windows, glass, bench tops, fabric and furs. Suitable for dissolving shellac and spirit dyes. It acts as a powerful disinfectant. Methylated Spirit is used neat by spraying or immersion, and can be wiped off, or left to air dry.
White Spirits are used as an extraction solvent, as a degreasing solvent, as a cleaning solvent and as a solvent in paints, aerosols, wood preservatives, varnishes, lacquers and asphalt products. In households, white spirits is normally used to clean paint brushes after decorating. It is a mixture of saturated alicyclic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Other names given to White Spirits are Stoddard Solvent and Mineral Spirit.
Acetone is a good solvent for many plastics and some synthetic fibres. It is used for thinning polyester resin, cleaning tools used with it, and dissolving two-part epoxies and superglue before they harden. It is used as one of the volatile components of some paints and varnishes. As a heavy-duty degreaser, it is useful in the preparation of metal prior to painting. It is also useful for high reliability soldering applications to remove rosin flux after soldering is complete; this helps to prevent the rusty bolt effect.
Kerosene – Blue is a versatile hydrocarbon solvent designed for conventional kerosene heaters and suitable for use as a cleaning agent (degreaser) and surface cleaner.
- Boiling range – slightly oily, slow ‘tail’.
- Slow evaporation rate.
- Good solvency for many organic compounds.
- Minimum residue on drying.
- Competitively priced.
- Blue liquid with a mild odour.
- Typically used as a lamp, heater and blow lamp fuel, engine degreaser and wood-fire starter.
Mineral Turpentine is a multipurpose solvent suitable for removing oil or grease, thinning paints, cleaning paint brushes and dissolving bitumen.
Clear View is a professional glass and window cleaner specially formulated to remove dirt and grime and leave a clean and dust-free surface. Using an atomizer apply a light coat of foam to the surface. Wipe clean with a lint free cloth. Use a dry cloth to polish.
