BRUSH THINNER

What is Epifanes Brush Thinner and why choose it

Epifanes Brush Thinner (Epifanes Verfverdunning) is a clear, solvent-based liquid specially formulated as a thinner for one-component paints and varnishes. It belongs to the category of paint-related products and is suitable for both professional and consumer use in applications such as maintenance, crafts and general decorative work. Its controlled evaporation and high solvent content support good application behaviour of compatible Epifanes one-component coatings.

Main features

• Dedicated brush thinner for one-component paints and varnishes.
• High-purity hydrotreated naphtha (petroleum), with benzene content < 1 ppm and total aromatics < 0.03 % w/w.
• Clear, liquid solvent with characteristic odour and very low water solubility.
• Flammable liquid (Flash point > 36 °C; Flam. Liq. 3, H226).
• Aspiration hazard if swallowed (Asp. Tox. 1, H304).
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness (STOT SE 3, H336).
• 100 % organic solvent / VOC content with 770 g/l VOC.
• Clear identification for professional and consumer sectors: suitable for SU22 (professional) and SU21 (consumer) use.
• Classified as paint-related material for transport under UN 1263.

Technical specifications

• Product name: Epifanes Brush Thinner (Epifanes Verfverdunning)
• Main component: Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy (Note P)
• CAS number: 64742-48-9
• EC number: 265-150-3
• Catalogue number: 649-327-00-6
• Registration number: 01-2119463258-33
• UFI: 1280-50AD-000W-V3MD
• Composition: 50–100 % naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy (Note P)
• Benzene content: < 1 ppm
• Total aromatics content: < 0.03 % w/w
• Physical state: Liquid
• Colour: Clear
• Odour: Characteristic
• pH: Not determined
• Melting / freezing point: Not determined
• Initial boiling point and boiling range: Not determined
• Flash point: > 36 °C (NF EN ISO 2719)
• Self-ignition temperature: > 230 °C (ASTM E 659)
• Explosion properties: Product is not explosive, but formation of explosive vapour/air mixtures is possible.
• Vapour pressure: Not determined
• Density (20 °C): 0.77 g/cm³
• Relative density: Not determined
• Vapour density: Not determined
• Evaporation rate: Not determined
• Solubility in water: Very low solubility, < 20 ppm
• Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: Not determined
• Dynamic viscosity: Not determined
• Kinematic viscosity: Not determined
• Organic solvent content: 100.0 %
• VOC content: 100.00 %
• VOC content: 770.0 g/l / 6.43 lb/gal

Applications and use cases

• Intended use: Thinner for one-component paints and varnishes.
• Product category:
  • PC35: Cleaning and washing products (including solvent-based)
  • PC0: Other – paint thinner
• Sectors of use:
  • SU22: Professional use in public domains such as administration, education, entertainment, services and crafts.
  • SU21: Consumer use in private households / general public / consumers.
• Process category: PROC19 – manual mixing.
• Environmental release categories:
  • ERC5: Use at industrial sites leading to inclusion into or onto articles.
  • ERC8c: Wide dispersive indoor use leading to inclusion into or onto articles.
  • ERC8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use leading to inclusion into or onto articles.
• Typical quantity used per application: Less than 100 g.

FAQ

1. 1. What is Epifanes Brush Thinner made of?

   It consists of 50–100 % naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy (Note P), with benzene content < 1 ppm and total aromatics < 0.03 % w/w.

2. 2. For which paints and varnishes is this thinner intended?

   It is intended as a thinner for one-component paints and varnishes.

3. 3. Is Epifanes Brush Thinner flammable?

   Yes. It is classified as a flammable liquid, Category 3 (H226), with a flash point > 36 °C.

4. 4. Can this product be used by consumers as well as professionals?

   Yes. It is suitable for professional use (SU22) and consumer use in private households and by the general public (SU21).

5. 5. Is the product water-soluble?

   No. It has very low solubility in water (< 20 ppm) and spreads easily on the water surface.

6. 6. What are the main health hazards?

   It is flammable, can be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304), and may cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336). Repeated exposure may cause dry or cracked skin (EUH066).

7. 7. How should spills be handled?

   Ensure adequate ventilation, keep unprotected persons away, wear protective clothing and respiratory protection, prevent entry into drains, and absorb with liquid-binding material such as sand, diatomaceous earth, acid binders, universal binders or sawdust. Contaminated material must be disposed of according to regulations.

8. 8. How should the product be stored?

   Store only in the original, tightly closed container, protected from heat and direct sunlight, with good ventilation and in accordance with applicable regulations (such as PGS 15).

9. 9. Can Epifanes Brush Thinner be disposed of down the drain or with household waste?

   No. It must not be disposed of together with household waste or released into the sewer system. Waste must be collected separately and disposed of according to official regulations under the European Waste Catalogue code 08 01 11* for paint and varnish waste containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances.

10. 10. Is there information about additional performance properties (e.g. drying influence, compatibility with specific coatings)?

    Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.

Transport information (Section 14)

• UN number: UN1263
• UN proper shipping name (ADR): 1263 PAINT RELATED PRODUCTS
• UN proper shipping name (IMDG, IATA): PAINT RELATED MATERIAL
• Transport hazard class (ADR): Class 3 (FIII) – Flammable liquids
• Label: 3
• Transport hazard class (IMDG, IATA): Class 3 – Flammable liquids
• Packing group (ADR, IMDG): III
• Marine pollutant: No
• Special precautions for user: Warning: flammable liquids
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 36
• EMS code: F-E, S-E
• Stowage category (IMDG): A
• Limited quantities (ADR, IMDG): 5 L
• Excepted quantities (ADR, IMDG): Code E1; maximum 30 ml per inner packaging and 1000 ml per outer packaging.
• Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code: Not applicable.
• UN model regulation: UN 1263 PAINT RELATED PRODUCTS, 3, III

Individual protective measures (Section 8)

General protective and hygiene measures

• Keep away from food and drink.
• Remove contaminated clothing immediately.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Ensure good ventilation and/or extraction at the workplace.

Respiratory protection

• Respiratory protection is recommended.
• For short or low exposure, use a filter respirator; for intensive or long-term exposure, use independent breathing apparatus.
• Recommended filter type: AX.

Hand protection

• Wear protective gloves; the glove material must be impermeable and resistant to the product.
• The choice of glove material depends on permeability, breakthrough time and degradation and may vary by manufacturer.
• The exact breakthrough time must be obtained from the glove manufacturer and observed.
• For prolonged contact: Nitrile rubber gloves, recommended thickness > 0.45 mm, permeation time > 480 minutes (EN 374).
• For splash protection:
  • Chloroprene gloves, thickness > 0.7 mm, permeation time > 60 minutes (EN 374).
  • Nitrile rubber gloves, thickness > 0.3 mm, permeation time > 60 minutes (EN 374).

Eye protection

• Wear tightly fitting safety goggles.

Additional worker protection measures

• Prevent electrostatic charging.
• Keep away from ignition sources; do not smoke.
• Use in well-ventilated areas indoors or outdoors as appropriate.
• Provide adequate extraction at processing machines and explosion-protected electrical components.