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Mineral Turpentine (Turps)

Original price $30.00 - Original price $750.00
Original price
$30.00
$30.00 - $750.00
Current price $30.00
Size: 5L

Description

Mineral Turpentine is one of the most widely used hydrocarbon solvents since it combines good solvency with controlled evaporation.

Appearance: Clear, Pale Yellow Liquid

Uses: Mineral Turpentine for thinning paints, waxes and polishes, metal cleaning and clean up brushes and equipment after painting.

 

Features:

  • A mid range evaporation rate.
  •  Good solvency for oils, greases, waxes, silicone etc.
  •  Relatively low cost.
  •  No residue on drying.

    Benefits:
  • Versatility – Mineral Turpentine can be included in any formulation where controlled evaporation is required. It is miscible with all other organic solvents.
  • Solvency – Mineral Turpentine has good solvency for greases, oils and general dirt as well as alakyd resins in enamel paints.

Emergency & Safety

  • Areas of use: Product to be used in well ventilated area, safety classes and protective gloves and clothing recommended to be worn
  • Keep out of reach of Children
  • Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking
  • Avoid Contact with eyes
  • Take precautionary measures against static discharges 
     

WARNING:
This material may be harmful if Swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

Precautions: Store in original container, tightly closed away from foodstuffs, heat and direct sun.

Do not eat drink or smoke while using. Wear impervious gloves and eye protection.

Wash hands and face before meals and after work. Dispose of empty container safely.

Only use product with adequate ventilation. Keep container secure. Check seals regularly for

spills or leaks. Do not store in pits or basements where vapours may become trapped. Product is

a static ACCUMULATOR. Take precautions when transferring at temperatures at or above flashpoint.

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Clear liquid. Miscible with water.

If material is released or spilt: Remove all ignition sources. Keep people away. Recover free liquid.

add absorbents to the spill area. Avoid breathing vapours. Ventilate enclosed spaces, open all windows

and doors. Keep petroleum products out of streams and work ways. Consult an expert in removal of

of materials. Ensure conformity to local disposal regulations.

FIRST AID:

If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or poisons information centre. If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.

Give a glass of water. If skin contact occurs remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.

If in eyes hold eye lids open, flood with water for 15 minutes and see doctor. 

 

Delivery

We accept orders online 24 hours-a-day, seven (7) days a week. Orders entered on www.melbournesolvents.com.au will then be processed (on authorised payment clearance) and shipped out from our South East Melbourne distribution centre. Orders placed Monday-Friday before 3 PM AEST will begin processing that day, excluding public holidays.

Orders placed after 4 PM AEST will begin processing the next business day. Orders placed on Friday after 4 PM AEST will begin processing on the following Monday. If the selected item is not currently available or if there are system errors, the Melbourne Solvents Customer Service team will contact you. All sale and discount items are excluded from this policy and are shipped out via first in, first out.

Delivery dates acknowledged by us are non-binding estimates only, based upon the best available information concerning manufacturer lead times and transportation schedules. Therefore orders may be shipped on the estimated date, prior to the estimated date with the buyer's approval or after the estimated date (after notification to the buyer). Estimated delivery dates will be considered as accepted by the buyer unless disagreement is notified to the Company in writing within seven days of order placement.