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Stoddard Solvent

Synonym(s):

Stoddard Solvent, Mineral Spirits

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CAS Number:
8052-41-3
UNSPSC Code:
41116121
EC Index Number:
232-489-3

form

liquid

color

APHA: ≤20

bp

153-210 °C

transition temp

flash point 38 °C

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

InChI

1S/C6H13BrO.C2H4O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8;1-2(3)4/h8H,1-6H2;1H3,(H,3,4)

InChI key

ORSNIUUONGZHEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Stoddard Solvent (white spirit/mineral spirit) is a petroleum distillate composed of a complex mixture of linear and branched alkanes (paraffins), cycloalkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons. It is widely used as a solvent in the paint industry. It is also used as a dry cleaning agent and a solvent in some types of photocopier toners, adhesives, aerosols, asphalt products, printing inks, wood preservatives, lacquers, varnishes, and industrial cleaning and degreasing applications.

Analysis Note

Boiling range153-210°CColor (APHA)20 maxFormClear liquid

Pictograms

FlameHealth hazard
GHS02,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H304,H372

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT RE 1

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

100.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

38 °C - closed cup

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Airborne concentrations of benzene and mineral spirits (stoddard solvent) during cleaning of a locomotive generator and traction motor
Madl AK and Paustenbach DJ
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 65(23), 1965-1979 (2002)
Toxic Effects of Solvent Exposure
Hahn Tilman, et al.
Handbook of solvents., 1347-1347 (2019)
Development of ?2 u-Globulin Nephropathy and Adrenal Medullary Pheochromocytomas in Male Rats Following Exposure to Stoddard Solvent IIC
Doi Adriana M, et al.
Inhalation Toxicology, 16(5), 247-257 (2004)

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