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).
Simple Recipe for Thinning Paint. One type of gel medium thins paint, which allows the artist to build layers of paint over each other. Many paint manufacturers sell it premixed, but mixing it yourself lets you control the ratio of thinner to oil in the layers of paint you add to the project.