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Chemical DictionaryCAS: 64742-82-1
White Spirit
WHITE SPIRIT=Mineral spirits=Synthetic thinner=Stoddard solvent
White Spirit
White Spirit is a clear, kerosene-like petroleum distillate consisting of a mixture of aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons between C7 and C12.
Uses and Benefits
•Unlike very aggressive solvents like acetone or toluene, it dissolves paint slower, its odor is more tolerable (especially de-aromatized types), and it does not damage wooden surfaces.
Technical Identity
IUPAC / Trade NameWhite Spirit
Chemical FormulaMix (Aliphatic/Alicyclic)
CAS Number64742-82-1
EC Number265-185-4
Molecular WeightVariable
Industry CategoryGeneral Industrial
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