White Spirit

White spirit, or generically ‘paint thinner’, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting. It is insoluble in water and has many uses, including as an extraction solvent, a cleaning solvent, a degreasing solvent and a solvent in aerosols, paints and varnishes.

Not to be used for ineligable purposes. This oil has not borne excise duty and may not be used as heating fuel, motor fuel or additive or extender to motor fuel.

• Solvent (for oil paints)
• Degreaser
• Disinfectant (on hard household surfaces)
• Adhesive and stain remover (test first before using all over fabric)
• Woodworking tool (for removing sawdust and as a shellac)
• Ink ingredient
• CD/DVD cleaner
• Glass cleaner

Distillation Range: 155-70 °C
Density at 15 °C (g/L): 0.770-0.800
Aromatics: <20%
Benzene: <0.01%
Sulphur: <10ppm
Copper Corrosion: <1%

Cas Number: 64742-82-1

Einecs Number: 265-185-4

UN Number: 1300

Hazard Class: 3

Hazard Phrases: H226,H304,H336,H411

Prec Phrases: P210,P301+P310,P331,P370+P378