Chemical Properties
Flash point of 100F.
Uses
As a solvent in insecticides and certain house-hold products.
Definition
White spirit is a liquid mixture ofhydrocarbons obtained from petroleum,used as a solvent for paint(‘turpentine substitute’).
Definition
A medium petroleum distillate.
General Description
A clear colorless to variably colored liquid. Insoluble in water. Flash point between 100 and 141°F.
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
STODDARD SOLVENT may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents.
Health Hazard
INHALATION: mild irritation of respiratory tract. ASPIRATION: severe lung irritation and rapidly developing pulmonary edema; central nervous system excitement followed by depression. INGESTION: irritation of stomach.
