Mineral Spirits also called
Stoddard solvent [CAS 8052-41-3], is a petroleum distilate commonly used as a paint thinner and mild
solvent. In Europe, it is referred to as
white spirit. In industry, mineral spirits is used for cleaning and degreasing machine tools and parts. According to
Wesco, a supplier of solvents and cleaning equipment, mineral spirits "are especially effective in removing oils, greases, carbon, and other material from metal." Mineral spirits may also be used in conjunction with
cutting oil as a thread cutting and reaming
lubricant.
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