White Spirit 25L
White Spirit 25L is a versatile, petroleum-derived solvent primarily used for thinning oil-based paints, varnishes, and enamels, and for cleaning brushes and equipment. It is also widely used as a heavy-duty cleaner, degreaser for tools and metal parts, adhesive remover, and for surface preparation before coating.
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Key Uses and Applications
Painting & Decorating: Thins oil-based paints, varnishes, and coatings to improve consistency and application, allowing up to 40% by volume.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Cleans brushes, rollers, and paint-soaked equipment.
Degreasing: Removes heavy oil, grease, and residue from metal, machinery, and automotive parts.
Surface Preparation: Preps surfaces by removing wax, grease, and grime before painting or varnishing.
Adhesive & Stain Removal: Removes sticky label residue, adhesive, bitumen, and oil stains.
Industrial Applications: Used in printing ink, wood preservatives, and as a solvent for liquid photocopier toners.
Other Uses: Used to re-grip golf clubs.
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Safety & Usage Notes
Ventilation: Always use in a well-ventilated area.
Hazards: Highly flammable (flashpoint
); keep away from ignition sources.
Protection: Wear appropriate protective gear (gloves, goggles) as it can cause skin/eye irritation.
Limitations: Do not use on plastics, rubber, or water-based paints.
White Spirit 25L
- White spirit is used in paints, coatings, waxes, varnishes, adhesives, printing inks and liquid photocopier toners.
- In industry it is also used as a solvent for, cleaning, degreasing and substance extraction.
- In households, white spirit is commonly used to clean paint brushes or thin paint
White Spirit 25L
