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262560

Sigma-Aldrich

Mineral Spirits

odorless, contains ≥10 ppm BHT

Synonym(s):

Ligroin, Petroleum spirits

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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

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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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

262560-4L:
262560-20L:
262560-3.5L:
262560-17.6L:
262560-4X3.5L:
262560-BULK:
262560-18L-CS:
262560-VAR:


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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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