Acetone – Fast-Evaporating Industrial Solvent

Acetone is a powerful, fast-evaporating solvent widely used for cleaning, degreasing and general industrial solvent applications. It is particularly effective at removing oils, grease, resins, adhesives and many coating residues, and it leaves very little residue after evaporation.

Acetone is commonly used in metal finishing, paint and coating preparation, composite work, adhesive removal and general workshop cleaning. Its rapid evaporation makes it useful where a surface needs to dry quickly before further processing, painting, bonding or finishing.

Typical uses include:

• Cleaning and degreasing metal components
• Removing oils, grease and adhesive residues
• Cleaning tools and equipment
• Surface preparation before painting or coating
• Thinning or cleaning up compatible resins, coatings and adhesives
• General industrial and workshop solvent use

Important safety information

Acetone is a highly flammable liquid and vapour and must be kept away from heat, sparks, flames and other ignition sources. It can cause serious eye irritation, and repeated exposure may dry or crack the skin. Vapour may also cause drowsiness or dizziness, particularly in poorly ventilated areas.

Use only with adequate ventilation and wear suitable personal protective equipment for the intended application. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Chemical name: Propan-2-one
Common name: Acetone
CAS number: 67-64-1
Formula: C₃H₆O