Nick Allen Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Hey all, I've been in the search for some chemicals for varnishing that are hard to get in my part of the world (US). More specifically, I'm looking for Shellsol d70 and methoxypropanol, both of which can't be purchased here easily... Does anyone here in the states have any experience with chemical acquisition from other countries? What are the procedures and buying/shipping channels? I'd like to know, because my 4:1 resin-oil varnishes are not usable without the proper solvents. Turpentine is out of the question. I need a slow evaporating solvent that will allow me to apply my heavy resin varnishes easily. Unless there's some kind of equivalent out there. Danke Schoen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Burgess Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 You might try a commercially available enamel paint drying retarder, used to slow solvent evaporation in automotive painting to get better "leveling" before the paint starts to "set up", or to prevent the fast solvent evaporation from cooling the surface enough that it attracts moisture when the humidity is high during painting. A pro automotive paint supplier will typically have such things. Or I used to get chemical products from Fisher Scientific, but they have now become much more difficult to deal with, because they got in big trouble when it was found that some recreational drug makers were using them for chemical supplies. Many things are still available from a company called Daigger though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlecollector Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Funny you can buy an assault rifle but cant buy Dowanol PM?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Szyper Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 Gosh, no d70 and methoxy? Is it due to politics or what’s the issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPractice Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 It helps to know the need to create a great instruments. Did you meet Maestro Allen at the Anaheim VSA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Allen Posted September 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Michael Szyper said: Gosh, no d70 and methoxy? Is it due to politics or what’s the issue? Just hazmat transporting protocols more likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarylG Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 On 9/16/2023 at 12:09 PM, Nick Allen said: I've been in the search for some chemicals for varnishing that are hard to get in my part of the world (US). More specifically, I'm looking for Shellsol d70 and methoxypropanol, both of which can't be purchased here easily... Did you ever find a source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlecollector Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 you can buy dowanol pm on us ebay or is it state restricted for some reason. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134661267680 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uguntde Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Merck will sell this, as 1-methoxy-2-propanol. https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/DE/de/product/sial/484407 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Allen Posted June 28 Author Report Share Posted June 28 3 hours ago, uguntde said: Merck will sell this, as 1-methoxy-2-propanol. https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/DE/de/product/sial/484407 I managed to order from them a little while ago and got some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Allen Posted June 28 Author Report Share Posted June 28 6 hours ago, DarylG said: Did you ever find a source? Kremer sells Shellsol. I managed to pick it up down the street in-store, luckily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrietSinclair Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 On 9/16/2023 at 9:39 PM, Nick Allen said: Hey all, I've been in the search for some chemicals for varnishing that are hard to get in my part of the world (US). More specifically, I'm looking for Shellsol d70 and methoxypropanol, both of which can't be purchased here easily... Does anyone here in the states have any experience with chemical acquisition from other countries? What are the procedures and buying/shipping channels? I'd like to know, because my 4:1 resin-oil varnishes are not usable without the proper solvents. Turpentine is out of the question. I need a slow evaporating solvent that will allow me to apply my heavy resin varnishes easily. Unless there's some kind of equivalent out there. Danke Schoen. Hello, As per my experience you can start by researching chemical suppliers abroad that ship to the US. Ensure compliance with import regulations and check if the chemicals are restricted. They have reputable suppliers, verify their credentials, and inquire about shipping methods and costs. Communicate clearly about your specific solvent needs, emphasizing slow evaporation for resin varnishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 Nick, I have an Alpha Aesar account. Call me. on we go, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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