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 Mineral spirits Mineral spirits are also used by painters to make the paint thinner. 2  This product is known as white spirit in the United Kingdom and is less aggressive than paint thinners. 3  Due to this, it is used in dry cleaning business all over the world.