White spirit is considered an oil solvent. It does not have a definite formula, becauseit's not a pure chemical. In fact, this is an anhydrous mixture of hydrocarbons of linear and aromatic structure. Only one general parameter is singled out: distillation at a temperature of 155 ° to 200 ° C.This solvent is produced in almost all chemical plants, because it has a wide range of applications, is popular with buyers.
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- Scope
- Characteristics of mineral spirits
Scope
Solvent white spirit is able to dilute alkyd substances in the liquid state, some varieties of rubbers, polybutyl methacrylate. Accordingly, it is needed to work with oil paints, degreasing surfaces, it is taken in the manufacture of drying oils, epoxy esters. According to numerous people who used white spirit in everyday life, this substance perfectly dilutes paints, thickened enamels, various paints and varnishes. In the photo and video you can see how quickly you can get the desired result with this substance. Particularly smooth will be the coloring, if before the beginning of work, the brushes and rollers are treated with this solvent.
If necessary, degrease with white spirit, but experts note that it is better to remove fat traces from the surfaces with trichlorethylene or methylene chloride. Good white spirit has proved itself in the processing of metal surfaces. In the household they use it for dissolution and subsequent elimination of grease and bitumen stains. Sometimes - for paint and varnish mastics.
It is advisable to add such a solvent to the water-based paint in order to reduce its consumption. But here it is necessary to withstand the proportions, otherwise the result will be deplorable. Specific proportions vary depending on the particular type of solvent.
Many types of construction work can be performed with this solvent, it is universal.
Characteristics of white spirit
In its technical characteristics, white spirit, whose density at 20 ° C is 0, 790 g / l, is flammable because it is a solvent gasoline. It is produced from oil, so it requires a special approach for storage and use. According to the classification of fire-hazardous substances, this solvent is referred to the most dangerous - the fourth. Since it can store static electricity, improper storage can lead to a fire when the charge is released. Therefore, it is usually stored in plastic bottles or canisters. Only for transportation on an industrial scale metal barrels are used. In any case, it is stored in dark rooms. He is less sensitive to temperature. Perfectly shows itself and at - 40 ° C, and at + 30 ° C.
It is also dangerous to allow the ingestion of the substance into the eyes and ingestion, even a simple skin contact may result in burns. Disadvantage of white spirit can be considered the need to work with him in thick rubber gloves, in a respirator, in overalls. But compared to other chemical solvents, it is the least dangerous.
