I use it to make my own Acrylic thinner so the retarder is automatically in all the Taniya paint I use. i think it makes the paint smoother and and doesn't dry in the air brush when you're spraying.
Making your own thinner is way cheaper and I think is better than the store bought Tamiya thinner as well.
here's the formula;
In a 250ml container mix , 2/3 water, 1/3 91% alchohol, 1ml flow retarder, 1ml flow improver
When i'm brush painting I'll add a drop or two in the jar of paint so it flows more smoothly as well.