Thinners, wash solvents and strippers (IP985-Reducer, 40006 Gunwash, Ipstrip 500, Rockhard EF)

Country: United Kingdom · Model: IP985-Reducer / 40006 Gunwash / Ipstrip 500 / Rockhard EF

A set of thinners, cleaning solvents and strippers for the Rockhard, IP985, IP3, IP9064 and other paint systems, from the IP985-REDUCER to the Ipstrip 500 gel stripper. The solvent is matched to a specific range, because it determines viscosity during spraying, flow, drying time and conformity with the specification.

System thinners: 665-550-025 and 656-450-002 (Rockhard), IP985-REDUCER, IP-MEG-REDUCER (IP3, IP6, IP9064), IP3-REDUCER, IP3-S-REDUCER, IP9064-THIN, IP9151, IP715-REDUCER, IP80-27-THIN, 18662, 18802, S030 (NMP for polyimides), 40024
Solvents: xylene, toluene S007, acetone, MEK, isopropanol, n-butyl acetate BSS551
Cleaning: 40006 Quality Gunwash, for aerospace and defense coatings
Ipstrip 500 Gel: gel stripper without dichloromethane, biodegradable, low VOC; Warpaint MOD Naval (issue 48, May 2021), NSN 8010-99-217-5181

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Technical specifications

Customs codes (for reference)
System thinners	665-550-025 and 656-450-002 (Rockhard), IP985-REDUCER, IP-MEG-REDUCER (IP3, IP6, IP9064), IP3-REDUCER, IP3-S-REDUCER, IP9064-THIN, IP9151, IP715-REDUCER, IP80-27-THIN, 18662, 18802, S030 (NMP for polyimides), 40024
Solvents	xylene, toluene S007, acetone, MEK, isopropanol, n-butyl acetate BSS551
Cleaning	40006 Quality Gunwash, for aerospace and defense coatings
Ipstrip 500 Gel	gel stripper without dichloromethane, biodegradable, low VOC; Warpaint MOD Naval (issue 48, May 2021), NSN 8010-99-217-5181
Rockhard EF 300-100-001	water-based stripper, non-toxic, biodegradable
Other	Pitan IP3120, concentrated rust converter (approved by Rover/Land Rover)
NSN (NATO Stock Number)	8010-99-217-5181; 8010-99-517-2527 (per the manufacturer's document, to be confirmed by packaging)

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer’s technical documentation. Updated 11/10/2026. Customs codes are for reference only; the final code is determined at customs declaration for the specific model.

Description

The thinners 665-550-025 and 656-450-002 belong to Rockhard, the IP985-REDUCER to IP985 and the erosion-resistant IP9188, and the IP-MEG-REDUCER to IP3, IP6 and IP9064. For IP3 there are the IP3-REDUCER and IP3-S-REDUCER, for the IP9064 epoxies the IP9064-THIN (NSN 8010-99-7762-692), for IP-714/715 the IP715-REDUCER, and for IP80-27, IP80-126 and IP80-175 the IP80-27-THIN. The IP9151 thins IP9029 and IP9188; it is still approved but no longer preferred because of risk phrase R40. The phenol-formaldehyde Def Stan 80-92 varnish is thinned with 18662, the nitrocellulose one with 18802, polyimide coatings with S030 based on N-methylpyrrolidone, and the polyamide range with 40024. General solvents, xylene, toluene S007, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, isopropanol and n-butyl acetate per BSS551, serve as thinners, degreasers and cleaners. Paint application equipment is flushed with a mixture of pure strong solvents, 40006 Quality Gunwash. The Ipstrip 500 Gel was created as a replacement for dichloromethane at the request of an aerospace company; the stripper is non-toxic, biodegradable, not regulated in transport, and after tests by the UK Royal Navy it was listed in Warpaint (issue 48, May 2021, NSN 8010-99-217-5181). The water-based Rockhard EF 300-100-001 has similar properties. The rust converter Pitan IP3120 for Rover/Land Rover is supplied separately.

How to choose

The thinner is taken from the same range as the coating, otherwise flow and conformity with the specification suffer. For IP3, IP6 and IP9064 it is the IP-MEG-REDUCER, and for the erosion-resistant IP9188 the IP985-REDUCER is suitable. The stripper is chosen by substrate. The Ipstrip 500 Gel is safe for most metals, and on plastics and composites it is tried on a small area. If a water base matters, take the Rockhard EF 300-100-001.

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FAQ

What should be used to thin the epoxy primers and enamels IP3 and IP9064?

The IP-MEG-REDUCER is intended for the IP3, IP6 and IP9064 systems. For the IP9064 epoxies there is also the IP9064-THIN, and for IP3 the thinners IP3-REDUCER and IP3-S-REDUCER.

What can replace dichloromethane in a paint stripper?

It is the Ipstrip 500 Gel, a gel stripper without dichloromethane, non-toxic, biodegradable, with very low VOC emissions. It does not destroy the ozone layer and is not regulated in transport and storage.

What is the 40006 Quality Gunwash for?

It is a mixture of pure strong solvents for cleaning paint application equipment. It was developed for the aerospace and defense industries, where coatings need stronger cleaning.

Can the Ipstrip 500 Gel be used on plastic?

The stripper is safe for most metals and can be used on plastics and composites, but after a trial.

What should be used to thin polyimide coatings?

The S030 is intended for polyimides, it is N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). The polyamide range is thinned with 40024.