Description
1. Product Overview
White Spirit (Mineral Spirits) — CAS 8052-41-3 is a high-performance petroleum-derived solvent widely used across industrial cleaning, thinning, and degreasing applications. It is primarily formulated to dissolve oils, resins, and hydrocarbons, making it essential in coatings, paints, adhesives, and metal processing industries. The product delivers a balanced evaporation rate, strong solvency power, and reliable consistency, enabling efficient formulation and surface preparation processes. Its strategic importance lies in its role as a cost-effective, versatile solvent that supports large-scale manufacturing efficiency and product quality stability in global industrial supply chains.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition: Aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons (C7–C12 range typical)
- CAS Number: 8052-41-3
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid
- Odor: Mild petroleum odor
- Purity / Grade: Industrial grade (high solvency refinement)
- Density: ~0.77–0.82 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Boiling Range: Approx. 130°C – 200°C (varies by grade)
- Flash Point: Typically 38°C – 60°C (closed cup)
- Packaging Options: 200L steel drums, IBC totes (1000L), bulk tankers
- Shelf Life: 24 months under proper storage conditions
3. Core Industrial Applications
White Spirit is extensively used in the paints and coatings industry as a primary thinner for alkyd-based paints, varnishes, and enamels, ensuring smooth application and controlled drying performance. In the metalworking and manufacturing sectors, it functions as a powerful degreasing agent for removing oils, greases, and contaminants from machine parts and surfaces. It is also used in adhesives, rubber processing, and chemical formulations, where controlled solvency and evaporation are critical. Compared to alternative solvents, White Spirit offers an optimal balance of solvency strength, evaporation rate, and cost efficiency, making it a preferred choice for large-scale industrial operations.
4. Competitive Advantages
- High formulation consistency ensuring stable batch-to-batch performance
- Reliable global supply chain suitable for continuous industrial operations
- Cost-efficient solvent solution compared to aromatic or specialty alternatives
- Versatile industrial compatibility across coatings, cleaning, and chemical processing
- Quality-controlled production standards ensuring low impurity variability
- Logistics-ready packaging formats supporting bulk export and handling efficiency
- Comprehensive technical documentation available for industrial compliance and formulation support
- Environmentally optimized grades available with reduced aromatic content options
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
- Supply Format: Bulk tanker / ISO tank / containerized liquid shipment
- Loading Capacity: 20–22 MT per 20-foot container (flexitank or ISO tank dependent)
- Delivery Terms: FOB / CIF / EXW available upon request
- Global Export Capability: Consistent large-volume supply for industrial procurement contracts
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