4L High Purity Ethyl & Butyl Acetate NC-137 Thinner

Product Overview

NC-137 Thinner reduces the viscosity of nitrocellulose paints for better flow and gloss on wood, furniture, and automotive finishes. Its fast-evaporating formula prevents blushing, making it suitable for spraying or dipping applications. The product helps achieve even, professional-quality coatings with NC paints.

Features of NC-137 Thinner

Solvent Combination for Nitrocellulose Paints:NC-137 Thinner is formulated with a combination of solvents, including acetone, butyl acetate, and toluene, suitable for nitrocellulose-based lacquers and paints. This mixture reduces the thickness of coatings, allowing smoother application. It helps ensure even coverage for furniture, automotive, and wood surfaces, supporting better adhesion and consistent finish results.

Balanced Formulation for Efficient Application:The NC-137 Thinner uses a specific blend ratio that promotes fast drying while maintaining smooth leveling. This formulation helps prevent common coating issues such as surface defects, orange peel, or blushing. It is designed to support spraying and dipping methods, ensuring uniform application and a professional-quality finish on various NC paint surfaces.

Advantages of NC-137 Thinner

Quick Evaporation:NC-137 Thinner is designed to evaporate rapidly, reducing the waiting time between coats. This fast drying property allows painters to apply multiple layers efficiently and maintain a steady workflow. It is suitable for furniture, automotive, and wood finishes, ensuring that NC paints set consistently without affecting the overall application process.

Surface Defect Control:The formulation of NC-137 Thinner helps prevent common coating issues such as blushing, which causes a milky appearance, and orange peel, which creates uneven texture. By minimizing these defects, the product ensures a smooth and uniform finish, supporting high-quality results for nitrocellulose-based paints across different spraying or dipping applications. 

Applications of NC-137 Thinner

Furniture Coatings:NC-137 Thinner is suitable for use with nitrocellulose paints on furniture surfaces. It helps achieve even coverage and smooth finishes on wooden tables, chairs, and cabinets. By reducing paint viscosity, it allows coatings to spread uniformly, supporting consistent appearance and long-lasting protection for interior and commercial furniture projects.

Automotive Refinishing:The thinner is ideal for automotive paint applications, including car body panels and repair work. It ensures that nitrocellulose coatings lay evenly and dry efficiently, reducing surface defects such as orange peel or blushing. This supports professional-quality finishes for vehicle refinishing and maintenance tasks.

Wood Craft Finishes:NC-137 Thinner works effectively on small and detailed wood crafts. It helps coatings flow smoothly over surfaces and into grooves or carvings, enhancing the appearance of decorative items, frames, and wooden accessories. Its controlled evaporation rate supports uniform paint layers without leaving marks.

Appliance Coatings:This thinner is compatible with nitrocellulose paints used in household and industrial appliance finishes. It improves paint application on metal and composite surfaces, ensuring even coverage and smooth texture. NC-137 Thinner helps maintain the protective and aesthetic qualities of appliance coatings during production or repair.

FAQ

How should NC-137 Thinner be stored?
NC-137 Thinner should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat or open flames. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent solvent evaporation and contamination. Proper storage ensures consistent performance, maintains fast drying properties, and reduces the risk of paint defects during application.

What is the recommended mixing ratio for NC-137 Thinner with NC paints?
The thinner is typically added according to the paint manufacturer’s instructions, balancing viscosity for spraying or dipping. Adjusting the amount affects flow and leveling, ensuring even coverage and smooth finishes. Using the correct ratio helps prevent surface defects such as orange peel or blushing while maintaining consistent drying times.

Is NC-137 Thinner compatible with all nitrocellulose coatings?
NC-137 Thinner is formulated for nitrocellulose-based lacquers and paints and works with most standard NC coatings used in furniture, automotive, woodcraft, and appliance applications. It improves flow, reduces defects, and ensures uniform drying. Always test a small area first to confirm compatibility with specialty or pigmented NC formulations.