Blendpro - Professional Paint Thinning Solution

Product Overview

Blendpro - Professional Paint Thinning Solution is a Technical Grade solvent system engineered to reduce viscosity across a wide range of paints and coatings while preserving the integrity of the formulation. The product is a carefully balanced blend of organic solvents designed to optimize flow, leveling, and appearance in industrial coatings applications. With a GC-IS (Gas Chromatography with Internal Standard) or titration-based assay, the supplier ensures a high assay wt % with minimal impurities, delivering consistent performance from batch to batch. The formulation is designed to meet typical industry standards for thinning solvents used in automotive, architectural, and industrial coating processes, while maintaining compatibility with diverse resin systems and pigments.

In addition to thinning, Blendpro serves as a versatile cleaning agent for tools and equipment associated with painting processes and can function as a solvent in certain coating formulations to enhance flow and leveling. The product's controlled composition minimizes post-application defects related to viscosity fluctuations, enabling technicians to achieve uniform film thickness and improved intercoat adhesion. Storage and handling guidelines emphasize controlling volatility and exposure to heat to preserve solvent quality over its shelf life.

Key Properties

• Assay wt %: Min 95, Max 100, Typical 97.5; Test Method: GC-IS or Titration if applicable
• Color (APHA): Max 12, Typical 6; Test Method: APHA/Hazen visual comparison
• Specific Gravity 20°C: Min 0.785, Max 0.795, Typical 0.79; Test Method: Hydrometer or pycnometer at 20°C
• Residue after Ignition: Max 0.1%, Typical 0.05; Test Method: Gravimetric residue after ignition (1050°C) - AOAC
• Chloride (Cl) ppm: Max 30, Typical 10; Test Method: IC or ICP-OES
• Nitrate (NO₃⁻) ppm: Max 20, Typical 8; Test Method: IC
• Ammonium (NH₄⁺) ppm: Max 5, Typical 2; Test Method: IC or colorimetric indophenol
• Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) ppm: Max 20, Typical 6; Test Method: IC or ICP-OES
• Phosphate (PO₄³⁻) ppm: Max 20, Typical 5; Test Method: IC
• Arsenic (As) ppm: Max 0.5, Typical 0.2; Test Method: ICP-MS
• Heavy metals (as Pb) ppm: Max 10, Typical 2; Test Method: ICP-MS
• Iron (Fe) ppm: Max 5, Typical 2; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Copper (Cu) ppm: Max 5, Typical 2; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Manganese (Mn) ppm: Max 5, Typical 1; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Nickel (Ni) ppm: Max 3, Typical 1; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Lead (Pb) ppm: Max 2, Typical 0.5; Test Method: ICP-MS
• Zinc (Zn) ppm: Max 5, Typical 2; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Aluminum (Al) ppm: Max 5, Typical 2; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Chromium (Cr) ppm: Max 3, Typical 1; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Cobalt (Co) ppm: Max 2, Typical 1; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Calcium (Ca) ppm: Max 100, Typical 40; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Magnesium (Mg) ppm: Max 60, Typical 20; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Potassium (K) ppm: Max 60, Typical 25; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Sodium (Na) ppm: Max 60, Typical 20; Test Method: ICP-OES
• Molecular Weight: 100.00 g/mol
• Chemical Formula: Mixture
• Vapor Pressure: 15.0 mmHg at 20°C
• Vapor Density: 3.0 relative to air
• Viscosity: 0.5 cP at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.345 at 20°C
• Partition Coefficient (logP): 2.1 (logP)
• Decomposition Temperature: not applicable (mixture; decomposes above 200°C)

Common Applications

• Paint Thinning: Industry category: Industrial Coatings – Used to adjust the viscosity of paints for optimal application, leveling, and finish quality in spray, roll, and brush processes.
• Cleaning Agent: Industry category: Manufacturing – Effective for cleaning tools, equipment, and misapplied coatings to minimize downtime and material loss.
• Solvent for Coatings: Industry category: Automotive – Serves as a primary solvent in automotive paint formulations to improve flow, film formation, and defect minimization.
• Adhesive Thinner: Industry category: Construction – Thin adhesives for easier application, improved wetting, and enhanced bonding performance on substrates.
• Ink Diluent: Industry category: Printing – Reduces ink viscosity for screen and pad printing, enabling precise deposit control and sharper yields.

Safety Precautions

Handle in a well-ventilated area and store in cool, ventilated spaces away from heat sources. Use containers made of HDPE or glass and wear appropriate PPE including chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing to prevent skin and eye contact. Keep away from direct sunlight to minimize evaporation and degradation; follow storage handling guidelines to maintain solvent quality and shelf life of up to 24 months from manufacture date.

In case of exposure, rinse eyes with water for several minutes, wash skin with soap and water, and move to fresh air if inhaled. If ingested or exposure symptoms persist, seek medical attention. The product is categorized as Flammable (H225) and may cause serious eye irritation (H319); follow the SDS for emergency procedures, firefighting measures, and spill response. Transport is UN 1993, Flammable liquids, n.o.s., Class 3, Packing Group II.

Benefits

✔ Consistent Batches – The assay and impurity profile are tightly controlled to ensure reliable thinning performance across production lots.
✔ Versatile Performance – Suitable for automotive, architectural, and industrial coatings, with compatibility across a range of resins and pigment systems.
✔ Quality and Compliance – Meets technical grade specifications with demonstrated low metal impurities and controlled acidity, aligning with industry standards and SDS guidance.