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Surface Treatment using Organic Solvents

What are organic solvents used for?
Organic solvents are used in many industries.
They are used in paints, varnishes, lacquers, adhesives, glues, and in degreasing and cleaning agents, and in the production of dyes, polymers, plastics, textiles, printing inks, agricultural products, and pharmaceuticals.
What are the disadvantages of organic solvents?
However, the use of the organic solvent could also yield some problems, for example, a high cost of the solvent should be considered; the application and recycling of a large quantity of organic solvent (such as methanol and phenol) may result in some environmental concerns [19].
What is the purpose of solvent in paint?
In paints, solvents dissolve or disperse the components used in the paint formulation, to make paint the desired consistency for application and to avoid clumps or globs.
Glycol ether esters are added to some spray paints to prevent them from drying in mid-air.
Solvent inhalation by workers may cause effects ranging from an alcohol-like intoxication to narcosis and death from respiratory failure, with a spectrum of intermediate symptoms that include drowsiness, headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, and nausea (Browning 1965).

What are organic solvents used for?