organic solvents
Carbon-based liquid dissolvents
Organic solvents are carbon-based liquids used to dissolve other substances.
Common examples include acetone, ethanol, and toluene.
They appear throughout industry—in paints, adhesives, cleaning agents, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Many are volatile and flammable, requiring careful handling: The lab maintains strict protocols for storing organic solvents.
- xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent
- hexaneC6H14 alkane solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- paint thinnerSolvent for oil-based coatings
- paint stripperChemical that dissolves finishes
acetone · benzene · chloroform · ethanol · isopropanol · carbon tetrachloride · dry cleaning fluid · dichloromethane · carcinogenicity · mineral spirits · nail polish remover · degreaser · naphtha · solvent · gloves · chemical burn · pungent · fumes
organic solventswater
Clear essential liquid
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