How to Distill Lacquer Thinner
Lacquer thinner is a combination of strong solvents used to thin lacquer-based products and to clean painting equipment. It contains chemicals such as acetone, toluene and methyl ethyl ketone, and is often used industrially. The chemicals in lacquer thinners are hazardous; environmental protection laws govern proper disposal of waste lacquer thinner. Lacquer thinner can be distilled for limited use as a reclaimed product. While many companies rely on waste-management firms to properly dispose of waste lacquer thinner, you can legally recycle lacquer thinner by distillation if you have the proper equipment. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Solvent recycling machine
- Solvent recycling liner
- Protective clothing
- Respirator
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Instructions
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Place a liner in the distillation tank of your solvent recycler. The liner must be specifically intended for use with the machine.
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Pour the lacquer thinner into the distillation tank. Wear protective clothing and keep the area ventilated. Wear a respirator.
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Turn on the solvent recycler. It will heat the thinner and distill it. The distilled product flows through a hose into a new tank.
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Tips & Warnings
Lacquer thinner is a combination of solvents; reclaimed lacquer thinner is a different combination of solvents, and while it can be used for cleaning, fresh lacquer thinner should be used for thinning.
