What is Epifanes PU Spray Thinner 2 Components and why choose it?
Epifanes PU Spray Thinner 2 Components (Epifanes Poly-urethane Spraythinner) is a professional-grade solvent mixture developed as a spray thinner for polyurethane paints and varnishes. Formulated with organic solvents only, it is designed for use in professional environments such as workshops, services and crafts where high-performance yacht and industrial coatings are applied by spray.
The product is classified as a flammable liquid with specific health and environmental hazards and is therefore intended for users who follow strict safety and handling procedures. Its carefully balanced solvent blend supports the correct application consistency and flow of compatible poly-urethane coatings, helping to achieve an even, professional spray finish.
Main characteristics
- Professional spray thinner for polyurethane systems – Intended for thinning poly-urethane paints and lacquers for spray application.
- Solvent-based formulation – Mixture of organic solvents with 100% solvent (VOC) content.
- High flammability – Classified as a flammable liquid and vapor; requires careful storage and handling away from ignition sources.
- Health hazards – May be harmful or fatal if swallowed and enters airways, may cause respiratory irritation and drowsiness or dizziness, and can cause serious eye irritation (depending on classification system).
- Environmental hazard – Toxic or hazardous to aquatic life with long lasting effects; must not be released into water or sewage systems.
- Low viscosity, fluid consistency – Clear, fluid product with characteristic solvent odor and low kinematic viscosity (11 s at 20 °C, DIN 53211/4) suitable for spray application when used as directed.
Technical specifications
- Product type: Solvent mixture / spray thinner for polyurethane coatings
- Physical state: Fluid
- Color: According to product specification
- Odor: Characteristic solvent odor
- Boiling point: 79 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature: 315 °C
- Explosion limits in air: approx. 1.2 – 11.5 Vol %
- Vapor pressure at 20 °C: 105 hPa
- Density at 20 °C: 0.88333 g/cm³
- Water solubility: Not miscible or difficult to mix with water
- Kinematic viscosity at 20 °C: 11 s (DIN 53211/4)
- Organic solvent content: 100%
- VOC content: 100% (approx. 883.3 g/l / 7.37 lb/gal)
- Typical composition (EU SDS):
- Hydrocarbons, C9 aromatics: 50–100%
- Heptan-2-one: 10–25%
- N-butyl acetate: 2.5–10%
- Typical composition (US SDS):
- Butanone: 25–50%
- 2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate: 25–50%
- N-butyl acetate: 2.5–10%
- Xylene: 2.5–10%
- Ethylbenzene: ≤0.5%
Applications and use cases
- Spray thinner for polyurethane paints – Intended to adjust the spray viscosity of compatible two-component polyurethane paints.
- Spray thinner for polyurethane varnishes/lacquers – Used to thin poly-urethane lacquers and clear coats for spray application.
- Professional and industrial environments – Designed for use in workshops, shipyards and similar workplaces by professional users with appropriate equipment and ventilation.
For specific mixing ratios, compatible products, and detailed application instructions: Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.
FAQ – Epifanes PU Spray Thinner 2 Components
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1. What is the main use of Epifanes PU Spray Thinner 2 Components?
It is a solvent-based spray thinner formulated for use with polyurethane paints and varnishes, helping to achieve suitable viscosity for spray application.
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2. Is this product suitable for brush or roller application?
The safety data sheets describe the product as a spray thinner. For information about use with other application methods: Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.
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3. Can Epifanes PU Spray Thinner 2 Components be mixed with any paint?
No information is provided about compatibility with non-polyurethane paints. Use only with coatings recommended by the manufacturer. When in doubt: Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.
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4. What are the main hazards associated with this thinner?
The product is a flammable liquid and vapor and may be harmful or fatal if swallowed and enters airways. It can cause respiratory irritation, drowsiness or dizziness and serious eye irritation, and it is hazardous to aquatic life.
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5. Can this product be used indoors?
Yes, but only in well-ventilated areas or fume cupboards, as specified in the safety data sheets. Adequate ventilation or extraction must always be ensured.
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6. How should spills be handled?
Spilled material should be absorbed with suitable liquid-binding materials such as sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders or sawdust and disposed of according to local regulations. Prevent the product from entering drains, surface water or groundwater.
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7. Can I dispose of leftover thinner in the sewer or household waste?
No. The product must not be disposed of with household garbage or allowed to reach the sewage system. Disposal must follow official regulations for hazardous waste.
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8. Does the product contain volatile organic compounds (VOC)?
Yes. The thinner consists of 100% organic solvents with a VOC content of approximately 883.3 g/l.
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9. Is Epifanes PU Spray Thinner 2 Components dangerous for the environment?
Yes. It is classified as hazardous for water and toxic to aquatic organisms with long lasting effects. Any release to the environment must be avoided.
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10. Who is the intended user of this product?
The safety data sheets refer to professional users in public, craft and industrial sectors who are trained to handle flammable and hazardous solvent mixtures.
Section 14 – Transport information
According to the available safety data sheets, Epifanes PU Spray Thinner 2 Components is classified as a flammable liquid for transport.
- UN number / ID number: UN1263
- UN proper shipping name:
- Paint related material
- ADR: 1263 PAINT RELATED MATERIAL (vapour pressure at 50 °C not more than 110 kPa), environmentally hazardous
- DOT / IMDG / IATA: PAINT RELATED MATERIAL (also shipped as CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D where applicable)
- Transport hazard class: Class 3 – Flammable liquids
- Label: 3
- Packing group: II
- Environmental hazards:
- Classified as environmentally hazardous in ADR due to aromatic hydrocarbons (C9).
- Marine pollutant: No
- Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
- EMS code (IMDG): F-E, S-E
- Limited quantities:
- ADR / IMDG: 5 L
- Excepted quantities (EQ): Code E2 – max. 30 ml per inner packaging, 500 ml per outer packaging
- DOT quantity limits: up to 5 L on passenger aircraft/rail; 60 L on cargo aircraft only
- Transport category (ADR): 2
- Tunnel restriction code: D/E
- Bulk transport: Not applicable for transport in bulk according to IMO instruments / MARPOL Annex II and the IBC Code.
Section 8 – Personal protective measures
Use of Epifanes PU Spray Thinner 2 Components requires appropriate exposure controls and personal protective equipment as described in the safety data sheets.
General protective and hygienic measures
- Keep away from food, beverages and animal feed.
- Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
- Store protective clothing separately.
- Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection
- Use only outdoors, in a fume cupboard or in well-ventilated areas.
- Suitable respiratory protective device is recommended.
- For short or low-level exposure, a breathing filter device can be used.
- For intensive or prolonged exposure, use respiratory protection independent of ambient air.
- Recommended filter type: Filter AX; half-face mask for organic vapors and solvents according to EN140, type A1 or A2.
Hand protection
- Wear protective gloves impermeable and resistant to the product.
- Glove material must be selected considering penetration times, diffusion rates and degradation; this can vary by manufacturer.
- The exact breakthrough time must be obtained from the glove manufacturer.
- For permanent contact (EU SDS, up to 15 minutes): butyl rubber (BR) gloves are indicated.
- For permanent contact (US SDS): butyl rubber gloves with approx. 0.7 mm thickness and breakthrough time > 480 min (EN 374).
- For splash protection (US SDS): chloroprene rubber (CR) gloves of approx. 0.5 mm thickness or nitrile rubber (NBR) gloves of approx. 0.4 mm thickness (minimum protection index 2, > 30 min according to EN 374).
Eye and face protection
- Wear tightly sealed safety goggles.
Additional engineering controls
- Ensure good general ventilation and/or local exhaust at the workplace.
- Work preferably in a fume cupboard or spray booth designed for solvent-based products.
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