petroleum spirits
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Petroleum ether — Benzine redirects here. For other uses, see Benzene (disambiguation). Petroleum ether, also known as benzine, VM P Naphtha, Petroleum Naphtha, Naphtha ASTM, Petroleum Spirits, X4 or Ligroin, is a group of various volatile, highly flammable,… … Wikipedia
petroleum ether — noun A volatile petroleum fraction, usually available in a number of fractions boiling between 40°C and 140°C. Used as a solvent in the laboratory and industry. Syn: ligroin, petroleum spirit, petroleum spirits … Wiktionary
petroleum distillates — Byproducts of the refining of crude oil. Low boiling or light petroleum distillates (LPD) are highly volatile mixtures of hydrocarbons. These mixtures are sometimes called ligroin, petroleum ether, or naphtha. LPDs are used as cigarette… … Forensic science glossary
Mineral spirits — Mineral Spirits, also called Stoddard solvent [CAS 8052 41 3] [ [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/s6588.htm Stoddard Solvent ] ] , is a petroleum distilate commonly used as a paint thinner and mild solvent. In Europe, it is referred to as… … Wikipedia
mineral spirits — A medium petroleum distillate ranging from C8 to C12. The flash point of mineral spirits is generally around 100°F. Mineral spirits, sometimes known as mineral turps, is commonly used as a solvent in insecticides and certain other household… … Forensic science glossary
mineral spirits — A petroleum distillate used as a paint thinner substituting for turpentine. It is less expensive than turpentine, less sticky, and has a less enduring odor. There is a deodorized version which costs considerably more. Hazardous in several ways … Glossary of Art Terms
mineral spirits — noun plural but singular or plural in construction Date: 1875 a petroleum distillate that is used especially as a paint or varnish thinner … New Collegiate Dictionary
mineral spirits — a volatile distillation product of petroleum, used as a thinner for paints and varnishes. Cf. naphtha (def. 1). [1885 90] * * * … Universalium
methylated spirits — a mixture consisting mainly of ethyl alcohol with methyl alcohol and petroleum hydrocarbons. The addition of pyridine gives it an objectionable smell, and the dye methyl violet is added to make it recognizable as unfit to drink. It is used as a… … Medical dictionary
methylated spirits — a mixture consisting mainly of ethyl alcohol with methyl alcohol and petroleum hydrocarbons. The addition of pyridine gives it an objectionable smell, and the dye methyl violet is added to make it recognizable as unfit to drink. It is used as a… … The new mediacal dictionary
