CT-CLM Thinner: Solvent for cleaning metal surfaces before painting

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

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1. Product Name・Basic Information

• • Product Name: CT-CLM Thinner
  • Product Classification: Solvent for cleaning metal surfaces before painting
  • Main applications: degreasing, de-greasing before painting for steel structures, beams, columns, frames, machine parts

2. Product Concept

• • Design Goals:

• • • Prioritizing degreasing ability
    • Minimizing negative impacts on the working environment

• • Main Ingredients (Concept):

• • • Aliphatic hydrocarbon base
    • Add a small amount of aromatic hydrocarbons to heavy grease
    • Combine alcohol solvents to improve dryness and surface finish after wiping.

• • Overall Intention:

• • • “Good removal – Easy to use – Stable surface before painting.”

3. Scope of application・Target parts/Stains

• • Base material (reference)
    • General carbon steel, structural steel, steel machine parts.
  • Targeted dirt
    • Mineral oil, machine oil, lubricating grease, anti-rust oil, temporary storage oil
  • Typical usage steps
    • Wipe off oil with a solvent-soaked cloth
    • Special cases: quick dip + wipe again with a cloth

For aluminum, cast zinc, plastic, rubber: test on a small sample first

4. Main features

1. 1. Removes many types of grease
      • Aliphatic base for stable solubility
      • Add a little aromatic to treat strongly adherent grease
   2. Reduces pungent odor, can be used for continuous hand wiping
      • Aromatic ratio is controlled at the required level
      • Suitable when there is adequate ventilation in the working
   3. Dries relatively quickly, leaving few traces
      • Alcohol component helps solvent evaporate faster
      • Reduces stickiness, reduces the amount of solvent remaining on the surface
   4. Does not deteriorate the quality of the next paint layer
      • Limits volatile residues
      • The surface after cleaning is suitable for adhesion adhesion and appearance of the coating

5. Recommended conditions of use (wipe by hand with a rag)

Basic procedure:

1. 1. Remove welding slag, spatter, dust, and coarse rust
   2. Soak CT-CLM Thinner in a clean rag
   3. Wet the area to be painted evenly
   4. Heavy stains: replace with a new rag, repeat wiping 2-3 times
   5. Let the part dry naturally for a few minutes to more than 10 minutes, when the surface is dry and the solvent smell is clearly reduced, then proceed to the painting stage

Environmental conditions:

• • Temperature: about 10-35℃
  • Ventilation: enough air flow for working area with flammable solvents

6. Adjust according to factory conditions

• • Low temperature, slow drying

• • • Increase waiting time, combine with fan / gentle drying (no direct heat source)

• • Simple dip application

• • • Pre-check: tank capacity, dip time, ventilation, drying area
    • After the trial period, fix suitable operating conditions for each factory

• • Customize according to each project

• • • Need stronger bleach → consider increasing the proportion of “strong” ingredients within the design range
    • Need faster drying → consider increasing the proportion of volatile solvents
    • Details will be designed by CTV and stated in the technical document / separate proposal

7. Representative parameters (expected)

• • Appearance: clear liquid, colorless to slightly yellow
  • Specific gravity (20℃): about 0.75–0.80
  • Flash point: about 30–40℃
  • Specifications: 18L can, 200L drum (according to MOQ)
  • Storage: avoid direct sunlight, avoid high temperature / heat source, close the lid, store in a covered warehouse

Detailed specifications: refer to the latest Product Standard Table and SDS.

8. Safety・Notes when using

• • Flammable liquid → absolutely no fire, no smoking, avoid sparks.
  • Work in a well-ventilated area, wear a solvent vapor mask, goggles, solvent-resistant gloves.

• • Skin contact: wash immediately with soap and plenty of water.

• • Eye contact: wash with clean water, if pain persists, seek medical attention.
  • Spill: use non-flammable absorbent material, collect; do not flush down the drain.
  • Waste (residual solvent, dirty rags, sludge): dispose of according to regulations on hazardous industrial waste.
  • More detailed information: see the latest SDS of CT-CLM Thinner.

Contact information:

✓ Distributed by: COATURE VIET NAM CO.,LTD
✓ Email: info@coaturevn.com
✓ Website: http://coaturevn.com
✓ Phone: Da Nang office: +84(0)987 388 887
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