Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, and wood preservatives.
Employed in degreasing and cleaning machinery. - Household Use: Commonly used as a paint thinner and brush cleaner.
Found in some household cleaning products. - Art and Craft: Used as a solvent for oil-based paints and mediums.
Where are Mineral Spirits Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; derived from petroleum.
- Industrial Production: Produced through the distillation of petroleum.
- Consumer Products: Found in paint thinners, cleaners, and degreasers.