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06-22-2008, 09:58 PM
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 Shellac does not dissolve in alchohol I have quite a lot of shellac flakes in plastic self seal bags ,airtight I assumed. When I add to methylated spirits it will not dissolve . It is anything up to 5 years old and has been kept in a region where humidity is generally above 80% all day and night . I tried adding proper auto paint thinners to the mix but this did not seem to work. So I microwaved some to try and drive out any moisture the flakes may have absorbed . The flakes heated up some and partially melted but this had no effect and it still will not dissolve. Next I will try in the direct sunlight or a bowl in a low oven. Does anyone know what might be happening chemically here? I want to save and use the shellac if I can.  |
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06-23-2008, 08:30 AM
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 Re: Shellac does not dissolve in alchohol I use de-natured alcohol to thin the shellac.
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