Mineral Spirits
SIAL/262560 - odorless, contains ≥10 ppm BHT
Synonym: Ligroin; Petroleum spirits
CAS Number: 246538-78-3
EC Number: 271-366-9
MDL Number: MFCD00287158
Product Type: Chemical
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| bp | 179-210 °C |
| contains | ≥10 ppm BHT |
| density | 0.752 g/mL at 25 °C |
| form | liquid |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| refractive index | n |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 2 psi ( 21.1 °C) |
| Application: | Mineral spirits can be used in following: • Mineral spirits are widely used as a solvent in the various industries, including paint and automotive. The addition of BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) helps in stabilizing the solvent, preventing oxidation and extending the shelf life of the product. • Mineral spirits are used in industrial and automotive settings as a degreasing agent. They effectively remove grease, oil, and other contaminants from metal surfaces. The presence of BHT enhances the stability of the solvent, ensuring consistent performance over time. |
| General description: | Mineral spirits is a petrol-based aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent commonly used as degreaser. |
| Packaging: | 18, 20 L in steel drum |
| Packaging: | 4 L in poly bottle |
| Symbol |   GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H304 - H315 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P331 - P332 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 65-66 |
| Safety Statements | 62 |
| RIDADR | UN1268 - class 3 - PG 3 - Petroleum distillates, n.o.s., HI: no |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 152.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 67 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 179-210 °C |
| Density | 0.752 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 920-901-0 |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |