In the era, the industry develops like a storm to mention any kind of goods or products from food to garment, toys …, we all think of the chemicals used to make. these products.
What is solvent?
A solvent is a substance that exists in the form of a liquid, solid, or gaseous substance used to dissolve another substance, to form a solution that can dissolve in a given volume of solvent at a specified temperature. Solvents are used in various industries such as industrial chemicals, petroleum and gas, pharmaceuticals …
Solvent classification?
There are several ways to classify solvents:
– Organic solvents and inorganic solvents.
– Polar solvents and non-polar solvents
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Most industrial organic solvents are used in the industries of manufacturing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, perfumery, paint thinners, detergents, glue removal … and inorganic solvents are often limited to scientific research. .
The 5 most common types of industrial solvents today:
1. Acetone
2. Toluen
3. Iso Propyl Alcohol (IPA)
4. Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
5. Butyl Acetate (BA)