Solvents Resource Center
Common Uses of Solvents
Solvents are liquid, gas, or solid chemicals that dissolve, extract, or suspend other substances. The most common and universal solvent is water, which dissolves more substances than any other.
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Learn about each solvent’s physical and chemical properties, uses, designations and grades, and more.
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Additional Solvents Resources
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Returnable Solvent Containers Data Sheet
See how reusable solvent containers can help solve contamination problems and streamline your operations.
Solvents Application Guide
Learn more about Thermo Scientific and Fisher Chemical products, packaging, and delivery systems.
- Solvents Application Guide (8.8 MB)
Fisher Chemical Solvents Data Sheet
Browse solvents suited for HPLC, gas chromatography, and more while reducing your chemical footprint.
- Fisher Chemical Solvents Data Sheet (490.1 KB)
Honeywell Solvents Whitepaper
Review how Honeywell solvents perform compared to other leading brands.
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Honeywell ACS Solvents Data Sheet
Discover reagent-grade solvents for general laboratory use, a value priced solution that meets your needs.
- Honeywell ACS Solvents Data Sheet (547.8 KB)
Chromatography Workflow Brochure
Find solvents for each step of your sample preparation and HPLC workflows.
- Chromatography Workflow Brochure (880.1 KB)
Applications

Chromatography
Find solvents, reagents, and more for liquid and gas chromatography.

Cell Analysis Methods
Explore products for flow cytometry, cell imaging, and more.

Protein Biology Methods
Browse isolation, purification, separation, and detection essentials.

Molecular Biology Methods
Explore products and resources for molecular biology protocols.