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Sigma-Aldrich

Mineral Spirits

odorless, contains ≥10 ppm BHT

Synonym(s):

Ligroin, Petroleum spirits

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About This Item

CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
920-901-0
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

2 psi ( 21.1 °C)

form

liquid

contains

≥10 ppm BHT

refractive index

n20/D 1.424

bp

179-210 °C

density

0.752 g/mL at 25 °C

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General description

Mineral spirits is a petrol-based aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent commonly used as degreaser.

Pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

152.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

67 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Airborne concentrations of benzene and mineral spirits (stoddard solvent) during cleaning of a locomotive generator and traction motor
Madl AK & Paustenbach DJ
Environmental Health : A Global Access Science Source, 65(23), 1965-1979 (2002)

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