Millwork / Furniture - Solvents - Methyl Hydrate

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Product Code:

4T002

Product Description and Uses:

Schwartz Methyl Hydrate is a high quality solvent for thinning shellac.

Because of its very low freeze-point, it is widely used in de-icing/defrosting applications.

Product Advantages:

  1. High quality.
  2. Low-freeze point.
  3. Excellent clarity

Standard Container Sizes

205L Drum

18.9 Litre Pail

Physical Properties:

Flash Point:

11°C

Density:

0.791 g/ml

Appearance:

Clear, colourless

Solubility in Water:

Complete

Shelf Life:

3 years unopened

Environmental Information:

VOC: 791 g/L

Suggested Uses:

Use for thinning shellac and cleaning brushes that have been in contact with shellac.

Suitable for de-icing/defrosting applications

Mixing Ratio:

NA

Dry Time:

Evaporates quickly.

Clean-up Solvent:

NA

Reducer:

NA

Retarder:

NA

Pot Life:

NA

Surface Preparation:

NA.

Application:

Use in well-ventilated area.

Ambient Conditions:

NA.

Storage:

Store indoors at room temperature, away from heat, ignition sources, open flames and direct sunlight.

Warning:

Avoid sparking, use non-sparking tools.

Avoid open flames, turn off all pilot lights, ensure that work area is properly ventilated.

Soiled rags and waste products may contain combustible liquids or vapours, dispose in accordance with local regulations.

Refer to MSDS for information on safe use of this product.

Material Safety and Technical Data Sheets for download.

Please click the appropriate link below.

Technical Data Sheets (TDS)

TDS-4T002 - Methyl Hydrate (pdf)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

MSDS-4T002 - Methyl Hydrate (pdf)