White Spirit is a flammable hydrocarbon solvent. It performs well in situations requiring a moderate level of solvency and is
common to many coatings and cleaning formulations.

Uses: Degreasing of cloth and hard surfaces, solvent in paints and paint thinners.

Features:

• A moderately evaporating solvent.
• Has good solvency of organic materials.
• Is widely available and inexpensive.

Benefits

Versatility:  White Spirit can be included in any formulation where controlled evaporation is required and will combine well with other organic compounds.
Solvency:  White Spirit has high solvency of greases, oils and general dirt as well as acrylic resins in domestic coatings formulations.

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White Spirits can be a flammable hazard liquid. If swallowed, should be immediately consulted to a doctor. Rinse with water if in contact with eye or skin.

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. 

 

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.