- E.S., Teaneck, N.J. A. Most perfumes have strong solvents that will attack most finishes.

It is commonly said that "strong" solvents (elutants) push the analyzed compounds up the plate, while "weak" elutants barely move them.

He reasoned that chlorophyll was held to the plant tissue by adsorption, and that stronger solvents were necessary to overcome the adsorption.

But when we're doing screen printing we use very much stronger solvents which can have a nasty effect on your skin.

Acrylic varnishes have good resistance to heat and alcohol, but are not resistant to strong solvents.

Although methylene chloride should be a significant ingredient in the product you choose, most refinishers also contain acetone and similar strong solvents.

Ceramic membranes are very resistant to the action of aggressive media (acids, strong solvents).

By contrast with polymeric membranes, they can used in separations where aggressive media (acids, strong solvents) are present.

When stronger solvents are used, reamalgamation is also effective in repairing more extreme blemishes.

Motor oil has a bunch of things in it, some of which will be strong solvents and plasticizers.