What is the difference between paint thinner and solvent?
Solvent is a general term used for different organic liquids. Examples of some used with paints and coatings are lacquer thinner, paint thinner, naphtha, denatured alcohol, turpentine. Paint thinner is a specific solvent used with oil based paints, stains and varnishes. Paint thinner is made mainly from a solvent called mineral spirits. Paint thinner is similar to “lighter fluid” and “charcoal starter”. Paint thinner is less flammable than lacquer thinner and gasoline.
Answer Solvent is a general term used for different organic liquids. Examples of some used with paints and coatings are lacquer thinner, paint thinner, naphtha, denatured alcohol, turpentine. Paint thinner is a specific solvent used with oil based paints, stains and varnishes. Paint thinner is made mainly from a solvent called mineral spirits. Paint thinner is similar to “lighter fluid” and “charcoal starter”. Paint thinner is less flammable than lacquer thinner and gasoline.
