Alkyd Paint Thinner

A balanced blended thinner matched to alkyd resin systems, for both paint dilution and painting-equipment cleaning.

At a Glance

CAS No.	Mixture
Chemical Name	Alkyd paint thinner (blended ester, alcohol ether and halogenated solvent mixture)
Molecular Formula	/
Purity	On request
Origin	China
Packaging	210 L steel drum (180 kg) / IBC / ISO tank / small drum
Lead Time	15–20 working days after deposit

Product Overview

This is a dedicated thinner compounded for alkyd resin systems. Several esters, alcohol ethers and halogenated solvents are blended in a scientific ratio on a fully automated proportioning and filtration line, so evaporation rate and solvency stay consistent from batch to batch and application defects such as film blushing, sagging and pinholing do not appear. The formulation avoids high-benzene raw materials, keeping VOC in line with current environmental controls, and it thins all types of one-component alkyd clear coats, pigmented topcoats and anti-rust primers for brushing, spraying and dipping alike.

Furniture manufacturing, steel structure infrastructure and automotive refinish generate steady demand, and alkyd coatings retain their mainstream position in civil and industrial painting on cost-performance grounds, so demand for the dedicated thinner remains firm. The product covers both paint dilution and cleaning of painting equipment, meeting two workshop needs with one material and simplifying purchasing and warehousing. The blended distillation range is moderate and the evaporation gradient is gentle, giving excellent levelling and film formation, and it can be stored and used in any standard explosion-proof, ventilated workshop.

Key Advantages

Compounded for Alkyd Systems, Far Fewer Application Defects

The fast-to-slow evaporation gradient matches alkyd resin precisely, so spraying and brushing rarely produce blushing, orange peel or pinholing and the film cures to an even, full gloss with less rework loss.

One Material, Two Jobs: Thinning and Cleaning

It adjusts viscosity when mixing paint and also dissolves dried residue from spray guns, brushes and screens, so a separate gun-wash solvent is unnecessary and fewer raw materials need to be stocked.

Balanced Ratio, Compatible with the Whole Alkyd Range

Suitable for wood clear coats, metal anti-rust paints, automotive refinish paints and door and window trim enamels — no need to change thinners when the paint type changes.

Standardised Batch Ratios, Stable on High-Volume Lines

An automated, closed blending line doses every component precisely, so key figures do not drift between batches and plants can run 24-hour continuous painting lines.

Applications

Alkyd paint thinner serves six distinct industrial routes: wood furniture finishing, industrial anti-corrosion for steel structures, automotive refinish, screen printing inks, painting-tool cleaning and light-duty adhesive blending.

• Wood furniture finishing — a dedicated thinner for alkyd clear and pigmented coats on solid wood furniture, doors, windows and cabinets; it improves flow and levelling and keeps the grain bright and clear.
• Industrial anti-corrosion for steel structures — thins alkyd anti-rust primers and topcoats for towers, guardrails and machinery, improving film adhesion and outdoor weather resistance.
• Automotive refinish — blends alkyd refinish paint for metal parts and bumpers at repair shops; it sprays evenly without runs and keeps colour mismatch during repair to a minimum.
• Screen printing inks — a wash thinner for alkyd-type metal and plastic screen inks; pigment dispersion stays stable and printed patterns remain sharp without blocking the screen.

Technical Specifications

Appearance	Colourless / transparent
Purity	On request
Molecular Formula	/
CAS No.	Mixture
EINECS No.	On request
Relative Density (water = 1)	0.886 (20 °C)
Flash Point	28.0 °C
Boiling Point	111 °C
Hazard Classification	Class 3 flammable liquid
Stability	The mixed solvent system is stable and the components remain mutually soluble without separating; stored cool, sealed and in the original drum, quality stays uniform
Solubility	Miscible with general-purpose solvents
Storage	Store in a cool, ventilated dedicated hazardous goods warehouse below 37 °C with containers fully sealed. Keep segregated from oxidisers. The area requires explosion-proof lighting, spark-free tools and sand or foam spill containment material.

Composition

Component	Concentration	CAS No.
Methyl acetate	44.0%–48.0%	79-20-9
Ethyl acetate	5.0%–10.0%	141-78-6
Dibasic esters	8.0%–14.0%	95481-62-2
Dichloromethane	10.0%–15.0%	75-09-2
Dimethyl carbonate	10.0%–15.0%	616-38-6
n-Butyl acetate	5.0%–10.0%	123-86-4
Diethylene glycol butyl ether	1.0%–4.0%	112-34-5

Transport & Compliance

UN No.	UN1210
Hazard Class	Class 3 flammable liquid
Packing Group	II
HS Code	2902440000
Packaging	180 kg per drum (210 L steel drum)

UN and HS codes are shown for reference only — please confirm with us before shipment.

FAQ

What is your minimum order quantity?

Our MOQ is one 20GP container — up to 80 drums of 210 L.

What packaging do you offer?

Standard 210 L steel drums, plus IBC totes, ISO tank containers and small drums.

How many drums fit in a 20GP or 40GP, and can you consolidate?

Yes, we consolidate up to 5 product types in one shipment. A 20GP holds up to 80 drums (210 L); a 40GP holds around 130 drums (210 L).

What is the lead time?

15–20 working days after the deposit is received.

Which export documents do you provide?

COA, MSDS, commodity inspection certificate and dangerous goods packaging certificate. We can also assist with Certificate of Origin and other customs paperwork.

What payment terms do you accept?

T/T: 30% deposit, 70% balance against a copy of the Bill of Lading.

Technical Documents