A solvent is a substance that has the ability to dissolve other substances without causing any chemical changes. This ability of a solvent is determined by the compatibility between the solvent and the solute. Simply put, likes dissolve likes.

A basic distinction between solvents is made by categorising them into inorganic and organic solvents.

Inorganic Solvents: They are solvents that do not contain carbon. The most popular inorganic solvent is water and solutions of it.

Organic Solvents: They are solvents that contain carbon in their compounds. In addition, they can contain oxygen molecules as well as halogens (chlorine, bromine, iodine, etc.)

At Zeus Paints we offer a range of organic solvents for thinning paints and varnishes.

A mixture of aromatic and paraffinic hydrocarbons suitable for thinning paints to be applied by brush. It is also used as a cleaner after painting operations.

Aromatic hydrocarbon suitable for thinning paints to be applied by brush or spray-gun. It is also used as a cleaner after painting operations.

Suitable for cleaning tools after application of paints and varnishes.