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SOLVENTS TO PROCESS
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Always check the Material Safety Data Sheet for hazard data. If unsure, check with the
solvent supplier and/or manufacturer for cautions and special instructions pertaining to distillation for
reclaiming
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Never process any solvent mixtures you cannot identify.
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Do not process solvent mixtures having autoignition points below 500°F.
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Do not process solvent mixtures containing Nitro-Cellulose or Cellulose-Nitrate under
any circumstance. Many lacquers, inks and cements contain Nitro-Cellulose or Cellulose-Nitrate.
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Do not process solvent mixtures containing unstable reactives under any circumstance.
Check MSDS.
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Do not process solvent mixtures for human consumption.
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Do not process solvent mixtures to be used for fuel.
The Sidewinder Model M-2 has been tested and is certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for the following
solvents only:
Substance *Flash Point
°F
*Flash Point
°C
*Autoignition
Temp. °F
*Autoignition
Temp. °C
acetone -4 -20 869 465
butanol 75-98 24-37 650-761 343-405
diacetone alcohol 148 64 1118 603
diethyl ketone 55 13 842 450
ethanol 55 13 685 363
ethyl acetate 24 -4 800 427
isoamyl alcohol 109 43 662 350
isobutyl acetate 77 25 790 421
isopropyl acetate 61 16 860 460
isopropyl alcohol 53 12 852 399
lacquer thinner -4-109 -20-43 550-984 300-529
methanol 52 11 725 385
methyl cellosolve 115 46 545 285
methyl ethyl ketone 16 -9 759 404
methyl isobutyl ketone 64 18 840 440
methyl n-amyl ketone 120 49 991 533
2-methyl-2-propanol 52-82 11-28 780-892 416-478
mineral spirits 101 38 550 288
n-butyl acetate 72 22 790 421
n-propyl acetate 54 12 842 450
naphtha (light aliphatic) 50 10 500 260
naphtha (petroleum spirits) 107 42 550 300
paint thinner 0 -18 550 288
propanol 53-74 12-23 750-775 399--413
stoddard 105 41 500 260
* These figures come from sources deemed reliable and are believed to be accurate, however, since temperatures can be affected by the test
method, the exactness of the figures is not guaranteed and should be used only as a general guide.
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