XY Xylene solvent
Specialty Clean™ XY Xylene Solvent is a fast-acting solvent that thins and dissolves acrylic sealers to aid in tool clean-up and overspray. Before using XY to thin or reduce any coating, check the coatings data sheet for guidance and compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act of 1990.
Benefits
- Fast-acting solvent
Applications
- Aids in clean-up of tools
- Removes unwanted overspray
- Thins and dissolves acrylic sealers
- Removes trapped moisture in most film-forming sealers

Instructions
TO CLEAN SPRAYERS
STEP 1
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Flush sprayers (metal canister type with Viton seals) with XY.
STEP 2
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Leave approximately one pint of solvent in the sprayer when not in use to ensure against clogging the hose and tip
NOTE: For routine use, place nozzle in solvent can, pump sprayer to force solvent up into the hose, handle and wand area, spray until steady stream of solvent occurs, and let stand overnight.
FOR SEALER OVERSPRAY/HEAVY COAT
STEP 1
- Test a small, discrete area before applying XY.
STEP 2
- Saturate a cotton cloth and rub the affected area.
FOR BLUSHING
STEP 1
- Test a small, discrete area before applying XY.
STEP 2
- Apply XY to the affected areas and use an SRW Slit Foam Roller to distribute.
Packaging
Specialty Clean™ XY Xylene Solvent
PART NUMBER | SIZE | AMT PER CTN | QUANTITY |
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SSS XY CTN |
1 gal |
4/CTN | 36 CTNS/PLT |
SSS XY |
5 gal |
1 |
36/PLT |
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