Download Commonly used accelerants

Commonly used accelerants
Acetone: (dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone)
A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid having a fragrant odor. Mixes with water, alcohol
and most oils. Used as a solvent in lacquers, varnishes, cosmetics and in nail polish
remover.
Ethyl Alcohol: (ethanol, grain alcohol)
A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid having a pleasant odor. Mixes with water and
many organic liquids. Used in alcoholic beverages, in pharmaceuticals, cleaning
preparations and some antifreezes.
Ethyl Ether: (ether, diethyl ether)
A volatile, highly flammable, colorless liquid having a sweetish odor. Mixes with water,
methanol and oils. Used as a solvent in organic synthesis and in industry.
Isopropyl alcohol: (isopropanol, 2-propanol)
A colorless, flammable liquid which mixes with alcohol, ether and water, having a
pleasant odor. Used in lacquers, rubbing alcohol and lotions.
Methyl alcohol: (methanol, wood alcohol)
A colorless, flammable liquid having a slight alcohol odor. Mixes with water, ethanol and
most organic solvents. Used in antifreeze and windshield washer fluids.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (2-butanone)
A colorless flammable liquid having an acetone-like odor. Mixes with alcohol, ether and
slightly with water. Used in lacquers, paint removers, cements, adhesives and in the
manufacture of circuit boards.
Toluene (methylbenzene, phenylmethane)
A colorless, flammable liquid. Mixes with alcohol, ether, acetone and very slightly in
water. Used in paints and coatings, paint removers, explosives and resins.
Xylene
A colorless, flammable liquid. Mixes with alcohol and ether. Used in the plastic industry,
in aviation gasoline, automotive enamels, paints and lacquers.