White spirit is a mixture of aliphatic and alicyclic C7 to C12 hydrocarbons, which is a flammable, clear, colorless liquid. It is a mixture of chemicals known as petroleum hydrocarbons and also known as mineral turpentine, turpentine substitute, petroleum spirits, solvent naphtha (petroleum), Stoddard solvent, or, generically, “paint thinner”, is a petroleum-derived clear, transparent liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting and decorating.
| White Spirit – high FBP | |||
| Properties | Unit | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Saybolt | 24 | ASTM D 156 |
| Flash Point | vol% | 45 | ASTM D 93 |
| Aromatic | Wt% | 32.20 | ASTM D 5580 |
| Sulfur Total | g/cm3 | 0.0828 | ASTM D 4294 |
| Density @ 15 °C | °C | 0.795 | ASTM D 1298 |
| IBP | °C | 155 | ASTM D 86 |
| 10% Evaporated | °C | 162 | |
| 20% Evaporated | °C | 165 | |
| 30% Evaporated | °C | 168 | |
| 40% Evaporated | °C | 171 | |
| 50% Evaporated | °C | 174 | |
| 60% Evaporated | °C | 179 | |
| 70% Evaporated | °C | 183 | |
| 80% Evaporated | °C | 193 | |
| 90% Evaporated | °C | 209 | |
| 95% Evaporated | °C | 223 | |
| 100% Evaporated | °C | – | |
| FBP | °C | 245 | |
| Cetane | – | – | ASTM D 976 |
Packing
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