Acetone
This widely used solvent is very strong and evaporates very fast. In addition to reducing paint, it is excellent for cleaning glue.

Mineral Spirits
This very popular solvent is slow to evaporate and it is low in strength. It is often used to thin house paints. It is excellent for industrial applications when low strength is desired.

MEK
Similar to Acetone, but not quite as strong and it does not evaporate as fast.

Toluene
Although it is widely used as a solvent, Toluene has low strength and is excellent for dissolving many synthetic resins. It is one of the main ingredients in lacquer and has a high rate of evaporation.

Xylene
Similar to Toluene in strength but with a slower but with a slower evaporation rate.

Methanol
(Methyl Alcohol) Methanol is not a widely used industrial cleaner. It has more specific applications than other popular solvents like Acetone, Toluene, Xylene, MEK, and Mineral Spirits.

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
This is also an alcohol, but unlike Methanol, it is non-poisonous. It is growing in popularity in industry and is often asked for by name.

100 Solvent
A strong, aromatic, slow-evaporating solvent widely used in industry.

VM&P
A widely used solvent. Can be used when seeking a faster evaporating and weaker product than PC90. Recommended for final wash prior paint.

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