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).
They are called a solvent when used to. dissolve solids such as a varnish resin crystals, and a thinner when used to dilute liquids such. as painting mediums. Solvents such as. turpentine and mineral spirits are naturally. based products, whereas paint thinners are most. often synthetic variations.