PCP Solvent Aromatic/aliphatic hydrocarbon 64742-46-7 Shell Chemicals Solvents >> Hydrocarbon, aliphatic Solvents >> Hydrocarbon, Aromatic The aromatic solvents available from Shell include pure aromatics like toluene and xylene (isomer mix) as well as a range of other aromatic solvents sold under the SHELLSOL* name. The SHELLSOL grades constitute a versatile range of high boiling, highly aromatic solvents. For information on the specific aromatic solvents products available in your region, please click on the `datasheets' button in the left-hand navigation bar. Pure aromatics like toluene and xylene are widely used in paints, adhesives and printing inks. Other applications include extraction, degreasing, as components in insecticides, and as chemical intermediates (eg toluene diisocyanate). Some SHELLSOL grades are also used in the manufacture of paints and agricultural formulations. Other grades have many other uses where high solvent power is required such as printing inks, household applications, cleaners and wood preservatives. PCP Solvent Solvent ΠHydrocarbon ΠMineral Spirits Aromatic/Aliphatic Blend PCP Solvent is a slow-evaporating solvent containing a high proportion of aromatics. This solvent has been especially selected to serve as a carrier for pentachlorophenol wood preservative. In this application, it serves as a good diluent and provides the desired slow evaporation rate and low viscosity. Slow-evaporating aromatic/aliphatic blend solvent. Contains high proportion of aromatics.