Univar Acetone – Powerful Solvent for Cleaning Tools & Degreasing Surfaces
Univar Acetone – Powerful Solvent for Cleaning Tools & Degreasing Surfaces
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Ordered and paid on a working day: usually ships the same day
Delivery to Netherlands: usually within 1 working day
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Ordered and paid on a working day: usually ships the same day
Delivery to Netherlands: usually within 1 working day
Backorder: longer delivery time. Ask us for the current lead time.
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Powerful solvent for cleaning and degreasing
Acetone from Univar Solutions is a pure solvent with a minimum content of 99.5%. Acetone dissolves virtually all paints and adhesives. You use it to clean brushes and tools and to degrease surfaces, for example when working with polyester and epoxy. Acetone is highly flammable, so work in a well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks and open flames.
Key benefits
- High purity: at least 99.5% acetone.
- Powerful: dissolves virtually all paints and adhesives.
- Versatile: for cleaning tools and degreasing surfaces.
- Packaging to suit: from 500 ml up to 20 litres.
Typical applications
- ✓ Cleaning brushes and tools
- ✓ Degreasing surfaces
- ✓ Cleaning tools when working with polyester and epoxy
Processing
- Work in a well-ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
- Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
- Apply the acetone with a clean cloth or clean your brushes and tools in it.
- Let the surface dry completely after degreasing before you continue.
- Close the container tightly immediately after use.
Points to note
- ✓ Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Do not use a heat source with this product.
- ✓ The vapour may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid breathing in vapour.
- ✓ Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- ✓ In case of eye contact: rinse the eye with running water for 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
- ✓ Store the acetone in a well-ventilated place in a tightly closed container.
- ✓ For transport, acetone is classified as UN 1090, class 3, packing group II.
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Not sure whether acetone is suitable for your surface or material? Email us at info@siliconesandmore.com and we will be happy to help.
| Substance | acetone (CAS 67-64-1) |
|---|---|
| Purity | min. 99.5% |
| Colour | APHA 10 |
| Density | 0.788-0.793 g/cm3 |
| Water | 0.3% |
| Acidity | 20 ppm |
| Non-volatile matter | 20 ppm |
| UN number | UN 1090, class 3, packing group II |
| Packaging | 500 ml, 1 litre, 5 litres and 20 litres |
Safety Information
According to Univar's safety data sheet, acetone is classified as a highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225). It causes serious eye irritation (H319) and may cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336). Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking (EUH066). Signal word: Danger. Keep acetone away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. Avoid breathing vapour and work in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Keep the container tightly closed in a well-ventilated place. Always consult the supplied safety data sheet (SDS) for full information on hazards, handling, storage and first aid.| Safety Pictograms | Safety Data Sheets (SDS) |
|---|---|
Required protection (ISO 7010)
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| Signal Word | H‑code | Hazard Statement | P‑codes | P‑statements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warning | EUH066 | Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking | P264 P362+P364 |
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| Danger | H225 | Highly flammable liquid and vapour | P210 P233 P240 P241 P280 P303+P361+P353 P370+P378 |
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| Warning | H319 | Causes serious eye irritation | P264 P280 P305+P351+P338 P337+P313 |
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| Warning | H336 | May cause drowsiness or dizziness | P261 P271 P312 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the delivery time for my order?
Orders placed and paid on working days are in most cases shipped the same day. Weekend orders are processed on the next working day.
Indicative delivery times: Netherlands usually within 1 working day, Belgium and Germany typically 1–2 working days, other countries depending on destination and carrier. These are guidelines, not guarantees: peak periods, public holidays or carrier delays can have an effect.
What is the return policy?
You have 30 days to return after receipt. Email info@siliconesandmore.com within 30 days of delivery with your name and order number. The full conditions are in our return policy.
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