Rustins Xylene Thinners 500ml

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Draper, T. H. J.; Bamiou, D.-E. (April 2009). "Auditory neuropathy in a patient exposed to xylene: case report" (PDF). The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 123 (4): 462–465. doi: 10.1017/S0022215108002399. ISSN 1748-5460. PMID 18439334. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-08-09.

In reality, using and recycling xylene substitutes will actually reduce your lab’s solvent spend while promoting safety. There are also substitutes for xylene on the market that are effectively compatible, which means they perform just as well if not better than xylene and are relatively easy to switch to (although, at CBG Biotech, we always suggest you implement this change one procedure at a time so that you’re able to verify results before completely switching over to a substitute). Is Using Xylene Potentially Hazardous? The mixture is referred to as both xylene and, more precisely, xylenes. Mixed xylenes refers to a mixture of the xylenes plus ethylbenzene. The four compounds have identical empirical formulas C 8H 10. Typically the four compounds are produced together by various catalytic reforming and pyrolysis methods. [4] Occurrence and production [ edit ]Watch why slow paint drying times can cause various issues apart from the obligatory ' watching paint dry': The side effects of exposure to low concentrations of xylene ( < 200 ppm) are reversible and do not cause permanent damage. Long-term exposure may lead to headaches, irritability, depression, insomnia, agitation, extreme tiredness, tremors, hearing loss, impaired concentration and short-term memory loss. [23] [ clarification needed] A condition called chronic solvent-induced encephalopathy, commonly known as "organic-solvent syndrome" has been associated with xylene exposure. There is very little information available that isolates xylene from other solvent exposures in the examination of these effects. [21] Figures in the table less than 1.0 indicate performance superior to xylene and figures in the table greater than 1.0 indicate performance inferior to xylene. The best paint remover tool for metal is sand blasting or vapour blasting. If blasting isn’t possible, preparation can be carried out via a paint remover brush made of wire or a needle gun. If the substrate is delicate, you may have no alterative than to use a paint remover. We recommend Centrecoat ProStrip Paint Stripper or visiting our paint stripper category. A standard put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that a laboratory worker can be exposed to 100 parts per million (ppm) of xylene during each eight-hour shift. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) puts xylene’s Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) air concentration value at 900 ppm, which is essentially the point at which a worker will experience almost immediate negative health effects.

Xylene - Whilst usually an additional ingredient in other paint thinning compounds, xylene can be used solo to thin sealants like varnishes and stains. It can also be used to clean up paint stains and remove paint from painting equipment. Mineral spirits - Possibly the best thinner for oil-based paints and sealants out there and is very similar to turpentine in nature. However, the negatives come in the form of water-based paints as it cannot be used to dilute these types. Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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We touched on it in our last blog post about this chemical, but as a recap xylene is not one chemical but rather a category of related chemicals: isomers, which means they all have the same chemical formula (C 6H 4(CH 3) 2) but different molecular structures. Xylenes can either be used as a mixture or as separate substances. The three different isomers are o-Xylene, m-Xylene, and p-Xylene, and you can read more about them here. What Is Xylene Found In? Another alternative to xylene is soy-based solvents. These solvents are made from soybeans and are also non-toxic and biodegradable. They are also less flammable than xylene, making them safer to use. p-Xylene is the principal precursor to terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate, both monomers used in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles and polyester clothing. 98% of p-xylene production, and half of all xylenes produced is consumed in this manner. [10] [15] o-Xylene is an important precursor to phthalic anhydride. The demand for isophthalic acid is relatively modest, so m-xylene is rarely sought (and hence the utility of its conversion to the o- and p-isomers). Xylenes are metabolized to methylhippuric acids. [29] [30] The presence of methylhippuric acid can be used as a biomarker to determine exposure to xylene. [30] [31] See also [ edit ] Can I use gun wash or standard thinners in my paint? We would never recommend using gun wash or standard thinners in paint. These products are recycled solvent and have varying quantities of water in the solution. When putting this in paint it will likely cause major problems including not drying, blooming, going matt or flaking off the substrate.