As a solvent in insecticides and certain house-hold products.
White spirit is a liquid mixture ofhydrocarbons obtained from petroleum,used as a solvent for paint(‘turpentine substitute’).
A medium petroleum distillate.
A clear colorless to variably colored liquid. Insoluble in water. Flash point between 100 and 141°F.
Flammable. Insoluble in water.
STODDARD SOLVENT may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents.
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.
