![]() ![]() Turpentine is somewhere in between acetone and alcohol in terms of its ability to dissolve oils and greases, and it is also less flammable than acetone.īecause of recent environmental regulations, we must find a new mineral spirits alternative when it comes to painting. Alcohol is less effective at dissolving oils and greases, but it is not as flammable as acetone. ![]() For example, acetone is very effective at dissolving oils and greases, but it is also very flammable. Each of these solvents has different properties that make them better or worse for different applications. There are many solvents that can be used as an equivalent to mineral spirits, such as acetone, alcohol, and turpentine. As a dry cleaning fluid, it has also been used to remove oil and grease stains. What are mineral spirits? Mineral spirits, or paint thinner, are a hydrocarbon petroleum distillate with an odor-free odor and no sticky residue, so they can be used in place of turpentine in paints. Acetone, on the other hand, is used to paint lacquer. Mineral spirits, for example, are commonly used to thin paint on paint sprayers. Thinners are one of the reasons for the confusion. What are mineral spirits and acetone? Mineral spirits and acetone are not the same, and should not be confused. When thin painting mineral spirits should only be used with a well-ventilated area and should not be mixed with any more than the amount needed to thin the paint. Mineral spirits should only be used in a well-ventilated area and in no more than the amount needed to prevent fire. Mineral spirits, like other paint thinners, can be harmful if used incorrectly. Mineral spirits, like other types of petroleum products, can contain contaminants such as benzene, toluene, and xylenes, which can be harmful if inhaled or ingested. Mineral spirits are essentially petroleum products because they are made from crude oil. Mineral spirits, also known as white spirit, mineral turpentine, or Stoddard solvent, are purified petroleum distillates that are substituted for turpentine. ![]()
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