Diggers Acetone

Use Diggers Acetone when you need a fast-evaporating solvent for cleaning PVC pipe before gluing, removing stubborn adhesives or cleaning fibreglass tools. It dries quickly, mixes completely with water and is intended for cleaning rather than surface coating or protection.

Why this product exists

Some jobs fail before they begin because grease, resin, wax or adhesive residue is left on the surface. Diggers Acetone is formulated to remove these contaminants quickly, giving PVC joints, fibreglass tools and equipment a clean surface before the next step.

Its high evaporation rate helps reduce waiting time during preparation, while complete water miscibility makes it suitable for a wide range of workshop and site cleaning tasks.

The numbers that matter

Flash point: -18°C. The low flash point means the product is highly flammable and must always be kept away from ignition sources.

Relative evaporation rate: 700. Fast evaporation helps cleaned surfaces dry quickly before gluing or further work.

Specific gravity: 0.79. As a light solvent, it spreads easily during cleaning without leaving heavy residue.

Boiling point: 56°C. The solvent evaporates readily under normal working conditions, making it well suited to cleaning applications.

Where this product earns its keep

Diggers Acetone is commonly used for:

• Cleaning PVC pipes and fittings before solvent cement is applied.
• Removing difficult resins, waxes and adhesive residue.
• Removing nail polish and Superglue residue.
• Cleaning fibreglass brushes and tools before and after use.
• General workshop and DIY solvent cleaning.

How it fits in a real system

For PVC installations, use Diggers Acetone during the preparation stage. Wipe the pipe and fitting with a clean rag soaked in acetone before applying PVC solvent cement. For fibreglass work, clean brushes immediately after use to reduce resin build-up and extend tool life.

Choose this when

• When PVC pipes need cleaning before solvent welding.
• When adhesive, wax or resin residue must be removed quickly.
• When fibreglass brushes require cleaning before or after use.
• When a fast-drying cleaning solvent is preferred for workshop or site preparation.

Don't use this when

• Not for painted surfaces. The solvent may damage painted finishes.
• Not for Perspex. Acetone can damage Perspex and similar plastics.
• Test plastics first. As a strong solvent it may attack some plastics and other materials.

Safety

This product is classified as highly flammable. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and all ignition sources. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye or face protection during use.