Function of thinner in a paint is to ______________________ ?
Correct answer: B. Suspend pigments & dissolve film forming materials
- A. Accelerate the oxidation of oil
- B. Suspend pigments & dissolve film forming materials
- C. Prevent gelling of the paint
- D. Form a protective film
Explanation
A thinner lowers paint viscosity and helps dissolve or disperse the film-forming binder so the paint can be applied smoothly. It does not form the protective film itself, which is the binder's function.
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