Mineral Turpentine Oil (MTO)
Petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in paints.
Introduction
Mineral Turpentine Oil or Paint Solvents or White spirit also known mineral spirits or, generically, "paint thinner", is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in paints.
Industrial Uses of MTO:
Used as an extraction solvent, as a cleaning solvent, as a degreasing solvent and as a solvent in Aerosols, Paints, Wood preservatives, Lacquers, Varnishes, Resins, etc.
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Extraction solvent
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Cleaning solvent
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Degreasing solvent
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Solvent in Aerosols & Paints
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Wood preservatives, Lacquers & Varnishes
Physical And Chemical Properties :
| S.NO. | Parameters | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical state | Liquid | Visual |
| 2 | Colour | Water white | Visual |
| 3 | Clarity | Clear | Visual |
| 4 | Specific gravity at 30o C | 0.785 | ASTM D 4052 |
| 5 | Water solubility | Insoluble | Visual |
| 6 | Distillation range | 125°C to 240°C | ASTM D 86 |
| 7 | Flash point, Abel apparatus | 30o C | ASTM D 93 |