Solvent 402

Introducing Solvent 402 (white spirits)

Solvent 402 is a part of the white spirits family, which falls under the category of low-aromatic solvents. The molecules present in this solvent are a mixture of aliphatic hydrocarbons containing 7 to 12 carbon atoms and alicyclic hydrocarbons. Its solubility in water is extremely low, and its odor threshold is within the range of 0.5 to 5 milligrams per cubic meter. In general, the characteristics of Solvent 402 can be summarized as follows:

It has a mild odor.

It is insoluble in water.

It is transparent and colorless.

It is flammable.

It is non-corrosive.

Stability

The boiling point of Solvent 402 is between 150 to 200 degrees Celsius, and it has a high evaporation rate.

Alternate Names for Solvent 402

Solvent 402 is also known by other names, some of which include:

Paint thinner

White spirit

Mineral spirit

Turpentine substitute

Oil-based thinner

Stanford solvent

Solvent 402 can be introduced using any of these names.

Applications of Solvent 402

This solvent is used as an extraction solvent, cleaner, degreaser, and also as a solvent in aerosols, paints, wood preservatives, lacquers, polishes, printing inks, rubber and resin solvents, as a solvent in chemical, cosmetic, and food industries, adhesives, and asphalt products. Solvent 402 is the most widely used solvent in the paint industry. It is a cost-effective oil-based alternative to plant-derived turpentines and has a lower flammability and toxicity compared to turpentine.

In household applications, this solvent is commonly used for thinning paint, cleaning paint-stained tools, degreasing metal parts and tools, as a starting fluid for coal-fired furnaces, removing adhesive residue from non-porous surfaces, and many other routine tasks.

In the automotive industry, Solvent 402 is used to clean oil, grease, and fat from metal surfaces. In some chemical processes, it is also utilized for liquid-liquid extraction.