Pure Acetone Solvent, 1L / 4L / 18L (Not Nail Polish Remover)

Pure acetone (丙酮), not diluted nail polish remover. A fast-evaporating solvent for degreasing metal, cleaning tools and brushes, removing adhesive residue, uncured resin, paint and ink, and preparing surfaces before bonding or painting. It leaves no residue. In 3D printing it is used to clean ABS parts, improve bed adhesion and vapour-smooth ABS for a glossy finish.

Key features

• Pure acetone, not diluted nail polish remover
• Fast evaporation, leaves no residue
• Clear, colourless and fully miscible with water
• Strong solvent action on resins, adhesives, paints and oils

Common uses

• Degreasing metal before welding, painting or bonding
• Cleaning tools, brushes, rollers and spray equipment
• Removing adhesive residue, sticker glue and uncured resin
• Thinning and cleaning up some paints, lacquers and inks
• Surface wipe-down before epoxy or superglue
• ABS vapour smoothing and 3D print bed preparation
• Salon and laboratory cleaning

Specifications

• Chemical name: acetone (propan-2-one)
• CAS no.: 67-64-1
• Appearance: clear, colourless liquid
• Odour: characteristic sweet solvent smell
• Pack sizes: 1 litre, 4 litre or 18 litre

Safety

Highly flammable. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources, and from live electrical equipment. No smoking. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly closed, stored upright in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and oxidising agents.

First aid

Avoid breathing vapour. On skin contact, rinse with plenty of water and remove contaminated clothing. On eye contact, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes and get medical advice. If inhaled, move to fresh air. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; get medical attention immediately.

Pang Lee (Tat Shing) Hardware is a listed supplier to the HKSAR Government Logistics Department, and accepts Government Purchase Cards and corporate purchasing cards.