Acetone Replacement for Woodworking

Used regularly in the woodworking industry, acetone/thinner are used to clean/strip old paint or varnish remnants from spray guns and applicators. It is a volatile compound with a high evaporation rate, posing various health risks that often outweigh its benefits, which is causing it to lose its popularity among woodworkers. AcraStrip is our environmentally conscious acetone replacement for woodworking, delivering a superior, non-flammable alternative to support various applications within the industry.

Acrastrip 600 Series

Why to Replace Acetone in the Woodshop

Acetone is a highly flammable (rating of 3, severe) substance, which can be dangerous when working in environments with other combustible materials, such as heavy machinery, tooling and automated packaging equipment. While it may be effective, it may not offer the safest choice for cleaning within the woodworking industry. Additionally, using acetone requires protective equipment, as it is exceptionally volatile, featuring a contact rating of 3 (severe) and a health rating of 2 (moderate). Health risks associated with utilizing acetone products include:

• Respiratory tract irritation from vapors
• Eye irritation
• Severe irritation or dermatitis from prolonged skin contact
• Coughing, dizziness, and headache if vapors inhaled
• Nervous system depression or unconsciousness in high concentrations

Offering a unique and equally powerful substitute, AcraStrip can be used as an acetone replacement for the woodworking industry as it relates to cleaning applicators, spray guns, flushing line and stripping re-work. AcraStrip is a safe, aqueous, non-flammable alternative to acetone that maintains all the benefits without harmful side effects.

AcraStrip - A Woodworker's Acetone Replacement

AcraStrip 600 Series provides various benefits as an eco-friendly paint remover. It is 100% biodegradable, HAPs (hazardous air pollutants) free, non-hazardous, environmentally neutral, and recyclable, and can be used anywhere that traditional, chemical-based solvents, like acetone, are used. The AcraStrip 600 formula replicates the cleaning properties of traditional thinning agents to effectively remove a variety of paints, varnishes, and chemicals, including:

• Urethanes
• Adhesives
• Polyester resins
• Vinyl ester resins
• Ethyl Acetate
• Mineral Spirits
• Hexane
• Cyclohexanone
• Gel coats
• Glazes
• Varnishes
• Paints 

Woodworking Acetone Alternative Products

A varnish remover that replaces acetone in the woodshop conserves natural resources, avoids toxic emissions, reduces VOCs, saves energy, and contributes to a safe and healthy environment. Green products such as AcraStrip 600 provide proper sustainability, composition, function, disposal, and cost-effectiveness. AcraStrip products are also easily recycled through simple settling. Furthermore, woodworking acetone replacement products can be easily collected in drums or totes and settled for 24-48 hours for the best results.

Removing Varnish in the Woodshop for Cost Savings

Eco-friendly paint removal products typically last 7-10 times longer than most solvents due to their slow evaporation rate and reusability. Solvent users lose 30-35% of their solvents in the workplace due to evaporative losses from open containers and open tanks. Acetone replacement products such as AcraStrip have slower evaporation rates, which provides for only negligible losses. In addition, many solvents lose their ability to clean for a long period due to their load capacity. Since AcraStrip 600 Automotive can separate waste from reusable cleaner this acetone alternative has a longer half-life compared to traditional solvents, allowing for an overall increase in cost savings.

Contact us to Learn How to Replace Woodworking Acetone with AcraStrip

Contact us to order AcraStrip as a replacement for acetone for woodworking. Call us at 800-431-2072 ext. 360 or email us today.

AcraStrip Sizing and Shipping Information

At US Polychemical Corp., we offer convenient sizing options to meet your specific needs. Our products are shipped in three container sizes: 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes. This variety ensures that whether you require a smaller quantity for a specific project or a larger volume for industrial applications, we have the right packaging for you.