Paint stripper
Paint stripper ( paint strippers also ) are chemical compounds that help old paints and varnishes can be removed (eg on wood). The process is called " stripping " or " black liquor ". (see also pickling).
In the application of alkalis on wood to remove paints, especially outdoors, a perfect and profound neutralization is necessary if then a new color job is done. This neutralization is not to ensure rule. Therefore, the application of liquor is as rejected on windows of professionals.
A distinction ablaugende and solving paint stripper.
The ablaugenden paint stripper containing alkaline compounds such as sodium hydroxide, trisodium phosphate, sodium carbonate and ammonia, and also non-ionic surfactants.
Dissolving the paint strippers are solvent mixtures of aliphatic hydrocarbons, acetone, halogenated hydrocarbons, and aromatics. Combined paint strippers contain ablaugende and expectorant constituents.
They may be in gel form in order to facilitate easier application. The paint stripper must have a certain amount of time to act (for quick pickling about an hour ) before the dissolved paint can be removed with a spatula and water.