White spirit

Also known as: solvent naphtha, mineral spirit, varsol, mineral turpentine

White spirit is a specialty refined product in the naphtha boiling range. It has a variety of uses including as an extraction solvent, a cleaner (paint thinner), or a degreaser. It is a common solvent in paints, lacquers, varnishes, aerosols, and asphalts.

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