2007-02-12 16:48:35 · 2 answers · asked by dharmesh-miku 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Typically speaking there is no chemical change to either the paint or the solvent. The tool to quantify this is the measurement of viscosity before and after the 'thinner' is added. Usually as you add thinner, you reduce viscosity. Be careful with the word 'thinner'. In the industry we have thinners and also diluents. Some solvents depending on their structure will have varying effects on the paint they are added to. Viscosity could actually increase as the solvent is added to the paint. In some cases this is desirable, in some disastrous. In some cases, paint is actually sold with an accompanying container of liquid that may look like and smell like a thinner. In actuality it is a catalyst solution that will start a reaction. This is especially true with epoxy coatings and urethane coatings.
2007-02-12 18:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by jason s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No chemical reaction. It is just a physical dilution.
2007-02-13 00:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋