Badger cumene technology produces cumene from benzene and propylene. The reactions take place in the liquid phase and are catalyzed in fixed beds by proprietary zeolite catalysts available through ExxonMobil.
Paint thinner is a solvent used to reduce thickness of oil-based paints or clean up after their use. They can also be used to remove tar buildup and other compounds. Commercially, solvents labeled paint thinner are usually mineral spirits with a flash point at about 104Â°F (40Â°C).
1 Paint thinner is mineral spirits, but in a less refined form. 2  It contains other types of solvents, which makes it a lot smellier and more volatile. 3  Mineral spirits is not as stinky. 4  Because it's more refined, it's slightly more effective in smaller quantities than paint thinner.ther than the price, the differences between the two solvents are subtle: 1  Both are petroleum products. 2  Both can be used to thin oil-based paints and varnishes and to clean paintbrushes. 3  Paint thinner is mineral spirits, but in a less refined form. 4  Mineral spirits is not as stinky.