LANGRIDGE – LOW TOXIC SOLVENT

$20.41 – $347.00

Langridge Low Toxic Solvent is a low toxicity alternative to traditional artists’ solvents reducing exposure to the more harmful compounds associated with turpentine, etc. Completely odourless. Leaves no residue after evaporation. Langridge Low Toxic Solvent may be added to oil colours, drying oils and oil mediums in small quantities, used to clean dried paint films and used to clean brushes and painting equipment.

Constituents: Refined aliphatic distillate of petroleum. We have added detailed notes and instructions below, please scroll down to the bottom of this page to have a read.

Langridge Low Toxic Solvent is available in-store and online at The PaintBox, home to the widest range of traditional and progressive Art Supplies in Adelaide. At The PaintBox we source and stock quality Art Supplies which we import directly. This means that you have access to a greater variety and pay less. These are perfect for any artists from amateur to professional. It is also perfect for any budget size. Check out our loyalty rewards programme, which makes your artistic ambitions achievable. At these prices why not give these a go. Be sure to check out our other fabulous finds on our website and start saving today. Our knowledgeable staff at The PaintBox can guide you through our carefully selected ranges of Art Supplies for all applications. This is only a small selection of our stock. We sell many brands, weights, and textures, in-store only. Please call 08 8388 7776 to enquire. We offer art tuition too!

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Description

Langridge Low Toxic Solvent is a low toxicity alternative to traditional artists’ solvents reducing exposure to the more harmful compounds associated with turpentine, etc. Completely odourless. Leaves no residue after evaporation.

Constituents: Refined aliphatic distillate of petroleum.

Langridge Low Toxic Solvent may be added to oil colours, drying oils and oil mediums in small quantities, used to clean dried paint films and used to clean brushes and painting equipment.

It can be used as a dilutent when used in small quantities with oil colours. Extreme care should be taken, however, in diluting purely with Low Toxic Solvent as its over-use can easily underbind paint and lead to a dull, dry lifeless film with potential for dusting or flaking off. Artists wishing to create very fluid working qualities should refer to painting mediums constructed for that purpose.

Low Toxic Solvent can be added to artists’ drying oils to add extra fluidity. Low Toxic Solvent has a low solvent action (KB value) making it a highly useful for gentle removal of surface dirt from paint films (Langridge does not recommend thorough cleaning, including varnish removal, of artworks except by a trained conservator.). Because of its construction, Langridge Low Toxic Solvent cannot be used for the home manufacture of artists’ varnishes (natural or synthetic). Damar resin cannot be dissolved in Langridge Low Toxic Solvent or any petroleum distillate. For cleaning brushes Langridge recommends the use of brush cleaning units or containers which have an airtight lid.  Reducing exposure to solvent fumes is to advised at all times as well as preventing evaporation of solvent in the container.

Additional Product Information

A Low Toxic Alternative: Because Langridge Low Toxic Solvent has a Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) higher than other solvents the artists exposure will not be as harmful in comparison to traditional solvents.Associated issues with prolonged contact with traditional artists’ solvents such as dermatitis, skin and respiratory organ irritation, headaches, etc. can be dramatically reduced or removed by using Langridge Low Toxic Solvent.Langridge still recommends the use of good studio ventilation, open windows to increase airflow and preferably a properly installed exhaust system.

Using solvents to matte paint: Artists wishing to have a painting with a matte reflective quality should use a matte medium added to their paints or apply a matt picture varnish once the painting is finished. The use of solvents to matte paint is not recommended because the matte effect seen is due to the partial destruction of the paint film, leaving an unstable, underbound paint surface liable to crack or dust/flake.

 

Langridge Low Toxic Solvent is a clear and transparent liquid with no characteristic odour.

Clean Up: For further washing apply a small quantity of Marseille or other pure olive oil soap and massage the bristles of the brush to release any remaining Low Toxic Solvent. Wash thoroughly in warm water. Leave to fully dry before using for oil colours.

Evaporation Times: 10ml in 55mm wide open cup at 20o centigrade ambient temperature full evaporation after 3 hours.Any airflow over the surface will evaporate the solvent more rapidly.

Classified as Dangerous Goods and can not be shipped,l as an alternative see Solvent 75

Additional information

Size

1 Litre, 20 Litres, 4 Litres, 500ml, LANGRIDGE LOW TOXIC SOLVENT 1 litre, LANGRIDGE LOW TOXIC SOLVENT 100ml, LANGRIDGE LOW TOXIC SOLVENT 20 litres (special Ord, LANGRIDGE LOW TOXIC SOLVENT 4 litres, LANGRIDGE LOW TOXIC SOLVENT 500ml
Series

Solvents

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