Shellite Solvent X55 20 Litre

Solvent X55

Solvent X55 Petroleum Hydrocarbons 100%
Other names: Shellite Solvent

Shellite cleaner is a clear flammable liquid hydrocarbon. Shellite evaporates quickly leaving little to no residue behind. Shellite is also known as Solvent X55. The flashpoint of is <00C making it highly flammable, with a boiling range of 50-1350C. The product is characterised as fast drying, low residue as a contact cleaner, and is a relatively weak solvent so it will be unlikely to affect the surface of most materials.

Shellite bunnings work very much the same to the Sydney Solvents Shellite.

Industrial & DIY Uses:

Fast drying solvent means that when using it as a degreaser the product flashes off quickly for a nice finish.
Solvent X55 is a versatile product and has a high solvency level of greases, oils and surfaces prior to painting.
Used to clean surfaces before painting.
General workshop cleaner to remove contaminants from workshop floors and walls.
Removes oil, grease and brake fluid.
Not recommended to be used for cleaning gummed up carburettors.
More commonly it is used for adhesives, cleaning of auto-transmissions and pre-cleaner prior to spray-painting.

Solvent B1 vs. Solvent X55

Solvent B1 is known as a Mobile product whereas Solvent X55 is a shell product. The items both do similar jobs.

Available Sizes: 1, 5, 20, 200 and 1000 Litre.