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Lacquer thinner, also known as cellulose thinner, is usually a mixture of solvents able to dissolve a number of different resins or plastics used in modern lacquer.cite-ref-engineers2017-1-0[1]

Previously, lacquer thinners frequently contained alkyl esters like butyl or amyl acetate, ketones like acetone or methyl ethyl ketone, aromatic hydrocarbons like toluene, ethers such as glycol cellosolves, and/or alcohols.cite-ref-2[2]

Modern lacquer thinners increasingly have to comply with low-volatile organic compounds (VOC) regulations. Often, these formulations consist mostly of acetone and other simple ketones with very small quantities of aromatic solvents.cite-ref-voc-3-0[3]

Paints that dry by simple solvent evaporation and contain solid binders are known as lacquers. When the solvent in lacquer paints evaporates, a solid layer remains. Since this layer can be dissolved again with the solvent, each lacquer can dissolve the one below it.cite-ref-4[4]

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cite-note-engineers2017-11. ↑ citerefnpcs-board-of-consultants-engineers2017NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers (9 July 2017). Manufacture of Thinners & Solvents (Properties, Uses, Production, Formulation with Machinery Details). Niir Project Consultancy Services. ISBN 978-93-81039-83-0.

cite-note-22. ↑ citerefbottensBottens, Bernie. "What chemicals are in your lacquer thinner?". The Woodworking Network. Retrieved August 20, 2016.

cite-note-voc-33. ↑ "General Purpose Low VOC Lacquer Thinner, 5 Gallon". Retrieved 2018-04-09.

cite-note-44. ↑ "Enamel vs Lacquer vs Acrylic Model Paints". Retrieved 2022-02-25.