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About Paint and Protective Coatings

Dilute thick epoxies so they're thin enough to spray. These thinners evaporate quickly enough that sprayed coatings won't sag, but slowly enough that they still bond well. They cannot be sold to the areas listed due to VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations.

Container Size, gal.	Composition	For Topcoat Composition	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1	Solvent Based	Solvent Based	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Canada	0000000	000000

Toluene/Xylene Thinner Substitutes

These thinners are often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.

Container Size, gal.	Composition	For Topcoat Composition	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1	Solvent Based	Solvent Based	Outside United States	0000000	000000

Low-Odor Thinners

These thinners are acetone and naphtha based, so they're low odor. They're often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.

Container Size, gal.	Composition	For Topcoat Composition	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1	Solvent Based	Solvent Based	Outside United States	0000000	000000

Odorless Thinners

Avoid the fumes and strong smell of traditional thinners with these odorless thinners. They're often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold to the areas listed due to product labeling requirements and/or local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

Container Size, gal.	Composition	For Topcoat Composition	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1	Solvent Based	Solvent Based	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, MI, Outside United States	0000000	000000

Turpentine Thinners

These thinners are often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold to the states listed due to local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds), or outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.

Container Size	Composition	For Topcoat Composition	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1 qt.	Solvent Based	Solvent Based	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Outside United States	000000	000000

Thinners for Water-Based Paint and Coatings

These thinners are often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.

Container Size	Composition	For Topcoat Composition	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1 qt.	Water Based	Water Based	Outside United States	0000000	00000
1 gal.	Water Based	Water Based	Outside United States	0000000	00000

Paint and Coating Removers

Strip paint, varnish, and epoxy, penetrating several layers at once.

Apply removers in a can and jug with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

Removers that cannot be sold to the listed regions are restricted by product labeling requirements.

Aerosol Can Removers

				Each		Pkg.
Container Net Weight, oz.	Composition	Approximate Coverage, sq. ft.	For Removing		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
15	Solvent Based	20	Acrylic, Alkyd, Ceramic, Cosmoline, Epoxy, Lacquer, Plastic, Polyurea, Polyurethane, Rubber, Shellac, Silicone, Urethane	0000000	000000	12	00000000	0000000

Can Removers

Container Size, qt.	Composition	Approximate Coverage, sq. ft.	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1	Solvent Based	25	Acrylic, Alkyd, Epoxy, Lacquer, Paint, Polyurethane, Shellac, Varnish	Outside United States	000000	000000

Jug Removers

Container Size, gal.	Composition	Approximate Coverage, sq. ft.	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1	Solvent Based	100	Acrylic, Alkyd, Epoxy, Lacquer, Paint, Polyurethane, Shellac, Varnish	Outside United States	000000	000000

Low-Odor Paint and Coating Removers

These soybean-based paint and coating removers are low odor and can be used on most surfaces. Use them to strip paint, varnish, and urethane. Apply with a brush or sprayer.

Container Size	Composition	Approx. Coverage, sq. ft.	For Removing		Each
1 qt.	Soybean Based	30-50	Acrylic, Alkyd, Ceramic, Cosmoline, Epoxy, Lacquer, Plastic, Polyurea, Polyurethane, Rubber, Shellac, Silicone, Urethane	000000	000000
1 gal.	Soybean Based	130-200	Acrylic, Alkyd, Ceramic, Cosmoline, Epoxy, Lacquer, Plastic, Polyurea, Polyurethane, Rubber, Shellac, Silicone, Urethane	000000	00000

Powder-Coating Removers

Cut through paint and coatings on powder-coated metal and plastic. Use these low-odor fast-acting removers to prepare surfaces for refinishing. Apply with a brush or roller.

Removers that cannot be sold to regions outside the United States are restricted by product labeling requirements.

Container Size	Composition	Approx. Coverage, sq. ft.	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
1 gal.	Water Based	40	Powder Coatings	__	00000000	000000
1 gal.	Solvent Based	100	Powder Coatings	Outside United States	000000	00000

Heavy Duty Paint Removers

Tackle tough jobs—these removers strip up to 30 layers of paint per application. Use them to prepare surfaces for refinishing. Apply with a trowel (included) or sprayer and cover with the included absorbing paper. Peel the paper from the surface and dispose. After stripping, apply a neutralizer (included) so new paint isn't affected.

Container Size, gal.	Composition	Approx. Coverage, sq. ft.	For Removing	Includes		Each
1	Water Based	25	Acrylic, Alkyd, Ceramic, Silicone, Urethane	Absorbing Paper, Neutralizer, Trowel	00000000	000000

Heavy Duty Coating Removers

Strip up to 10 layers of polyurethane and marine coatings at once. Use these removers to prepare surfaces for refinishing. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

Container Size, gal.	Composition	Approx. Coverage, sq. ft.	For Removing		Each
1	Solvent Based	60	Acrylic, Lacquer, Polyurethane, Shellac, Silicone, Urethane, Varnish	00000000	000000

Smooth-Finish Paint Additives

These additives slow down paint’s cure time, allowing it to flow better and fill in brushstrokes for a smooth finish. They also improve adhesion.

Use water-based additives with water-based paint, such as latex and acrylic paint. One quart treats up to four gallons of paint.

Use solvent-based additives with oil- and solvent-based paint. One quart treats up to two gallons of paint. They cannot be sold to the listed areas due to VOC (volatile organic compounds) regulations.

	Container
For Topcoat Composition	Size	Type	For Container Size	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Water Based	1 qt.	Bottle	4 gal.	__	000000	000000
Solvent Based	1 qt.	Can	2 gal.	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Canada	000000	00000
Solvent Based	1 gal.	Can	8 gal.	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Canada	000000	000000

Chemicals

Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.

Chemicals that cannot be sold to the areas listed exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds), greenhouse gas emissions, and/or fall under DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) or local import regulations.

Container
Size	Type	Material	Form	CAS Number	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Acetone—99.5%
1 qt.	Can	Steel	Liquid	67-64-1	Outside United States	0000000	000000
1 gal.	Can	Steel	Liquid	67-64-1	Outside United States	0000000	00000
5 gal.	Can	Steel	Liquid	67-64-1	Outside United States	0000000	000000
Mineral Spirits—100%
1 qt.	Can	Steel	Liquid	64742-88-7	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Outside United States	00000000	0000
1 gal.	Can	Steel	Liquid	64742-88-7	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Outside United States	00000000	00000
5 gal.	Can	Plastic	Liquid	64742-88-7	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Outside United States	00000000	00000
Naphtha—99%
1 qt.	Can	Steel	Liquid	64742-49-0	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Canada, Outside United States	0000000	00000
1 gal.	Can	Steel	Liquid	64742-49-0	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Canada, Outside United States	0000000	00000
Toluene—99.5%
1 qt.	Can	Steel	Liquid	108-88-3	__	00000000	00000

Goo Gone Paint Removers

Clean up water-based paint messes without damaging the surface underneath. In addition to wet and dry paint, these cleaners also remove varnish, shellac, and caulk. They cling to vertical surfaces, such as wood baseboards and trim, to easily remove spills and splatter. Use them on floors, brushes, tools, and ladders as well.

Note: Not for use on painted surfaces or PVC.

Each

Container
Type	Size, fl. oz.	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquid
Spray Bottle	24	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Fabric, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl, Waxed Floors	Caulk/Sealants, Paint (Latex)	00000000	000000

Package

Container
Type	Size, fl. oz.	Composition	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Liquid
Spray Bottle	24	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Fabric, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl, Waxed Floors	Caulk/Sealants, Paint (Latex)	4	00000000	000000

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