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Alcohol for acrylic thinner/cleaner.

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Alcohol for acrylic thinner/cleaner.
Posted by patrick206 on Sunday, October 5, 2014 1:39 AM
Pretty basic question, between 70% and 91% ISO, is one more suitable than the other or do they perform the same as reducers? I'll be using a known brand from the drug store, not cheapo off brand. I have no clue, knowledgeable answers will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Patrick
  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, October 5, 2014 10:10 AM

I don't know, every post I read said use the 91%, but I'm not sure why.

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    November 2008
  • From: Far Northern CA
Posted by mrmike on Sunday, October 5, 2014 10:39 AM

The numbers refer to the amount of alchohol by volume, so the 91% is much more "pure".

You may already know this, but ISO is not a universal reducer or cleaner for acrylic paints. Chemistry varies from brand to brand. I've only used a few of them, so I'm not your best source of info on that. This month's FSM has an article on acrylic paints with a good reference chart that breaks down the best choices for most popular brands.

Hope this helps!

Mike

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    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, October 5, 2014 11:07 AM

is it different isomers between brands, or do different brands have other stuff than isomers of propyl alcohol?

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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