Product Overview
DESCRIPTION
White spirit or Mineral spirits, also known as Petroleum spirits, Turpentine substitute, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting. There are also terms for specific kinds of mineral spirits, including Stoddard solvent and solvent naphtha.
Boiling point: 160 °C
Density: 790 kg/m³
Classification: Volatile organic compound, Alkane
The thinner can also be used for clean-up of spraying equipment etc.
Please note you can now select your prefered product packaging.
TECHNICAL SPECS
For more detailed information please see our documents below.
- Packaging: Available in 4 Litre Plastic Jerry can or Metal Flasks with Bericap.
Flash point: A refined petroleum solvent with a flash point of 39-43°C, boiling point of 155-200°C, and containing >65% C10 or higher hydrocarbons.
Chemical formula: A typical composition for white mineral spirits is > 65% C10 or higher hydrocarbons,[6] aliphatic solvent hexane, and a maximum benzene content of 0.1% by volume, a kauri-butanol value of 29, an initial boiling point of 145-174 °C , and a density of 0.79 g/ml.
Shelf life: The typical shelf life is 2 years unopened and 6 months after opening.
Storage, Handling Safety: Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS White Spirits (August 2020)) also refer to “Health and Safety in the Surface Coating Industry” Brief 3, October 2007 as published by the Department of Labor.
PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION
These documents contain important information about:
- Material Safety Data
- General Information
- Application
- Storage
- Safe use
- First Aid
- Clean Up
- Warranty
- Available Packing Sizes
- and more information
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Documents:
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
“Health and Safety in the Surface Coating Industry” Brief 3, October 2007 as published by the Department of Labour.
