Solvents

In chemistry, alcohol is an organic compound, a colorless liquid at room temperature.

It can be found in different types of alcohol, such as methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol. It could be used as alcoholic drinks, as a solvent, as sweeteners, for making perfumes, pharmaceuticals, fuels, sterilizing hospital instruments, industrial feedstock, and other possibilities.

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An aliphatic hydrocarbon or aliphatic compound is an organic compound composed of carbon and hydrogen. It is obtained by the chemical degradation of fats or oils that contain hydrogen and carbon atoms.

Most aliphatic hydrocarbons are flammable. The compounds are used as fuels, lubricants, raw materials for producing fibers, industrial chemicals, plastics, rubbers, solvents, and other products.

Amine is a type of organic compound derived from ammonia. Amine is also known as a corrosion inhibitor. Some applications of amines include dyes, epoxy resin curing agents, gas treatment, and the synthesis of various products.

Aromatic hydrocarbons, also known as arenes, are aromatic organic molecules whose compounds contain a benzene ring. They are widely used in synthetic and biological processes, such as manufacturing detergents and hygiene products, medicine, fuels, pesticides, lacquers, paints, and more.

Ester is an organic chemical compound derived from carboxylic acids. Esters are commonly used in cosmetics, perfumes, and synthetic flavors. Volatile esters can also be used as solvents.

Glycol ethers are mainly used as solvents. They are derived from either ethylene oxide (E series) or propylene oxide (P series) combined with alcohol;

E series – excellent solvency, chemical stability, and compatibility with water and a number of organic solvents make them useful as chemical intermediates and in a broad array of applications, including cosmetics, cleaners, and textiles.

P series – used in protective coatings for industrial, automotive, household cleaning, and architectural applications; they also offer an extensive combination of physical and performance properties for formulations in a wide range of cleaning applications.

Glycol, also called diol, is a chemical compound with many subcategories. It’s part of the organic compounds that belong to the alcohol family.

The simplest member of the class is ethylene glycol, a popular antifreeze due to its heat transfer properties.

It could be used in automobile systems, as a coolant in automotive radiators, and as antifreeze in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). Additionally, ethylene glycol could be used as an ingredient in paint solvents and printing inks. It is also used as a reagent in making alkyd resins, explosives, polyesters, and synthetic waxes.

Another popular glycol is Propylene glycol, also known as 1,2-propanediol. It works as a moisture-retaining agent, preservative, and solvent. It is not toxic and can be used in cosmetics, foods, and hygiene products.

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In organic chemistry, a ketone is an organic compound with the structure R₂C=O, where R can be a variety of carbon-containing substituents. Combined with other functional groups, ketone and aldehydes are widespread in nature. They are also known as methanoyl or formyl group, and are very common and essential in biology and industry.

The simplest ketone is acetone, with the formula CH₃CCH₃, which is an excellent solvent for plastics and synthetic fibers.

Ketones are also used in household products, medicine, the production of nylon, plastics, paint remover, paraffin wax, textiles, varnishes, and more.

In chemistry, VOC exempt solvents are organic compounds exempt from restrictions placed on most volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the United States.

VOC Exempt Solvents list includes; Acetone, Dimethyl Carbonate, Methyl Acetate, Para-Chlorobenzotrifluoride, Propylene Carbonate, and Tertiary butyl Acetate.

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