CAS 8052-41-3
White Spirit
CAS 8052-41-3~150
White Spirit is a versatile solvent widely used in the paint and coatings industry for thinning oil-based paints and varnishes. It is also known as Stoddard solvent and mineral spirit, identifiable by CAS numbers 8052-41-3 and 64742-88-7. With a clear, colorless appearance and mild petroleum odor, White Spirit is a key ingredient for cleaning and degreasing machinery, tools, and equipment. Commonly utilized in East Africa for its low odor and affordable price, this product is essential for industrial cleaning and surface preparation across multiple sectors, including construction and automotive.
Main applicationPaint thinning — improves flow and finish of oil-based paints
White Spirit plays a significant role in industries that require solvent-based cleaning and thinning solutions. It enables efficient cleaning and surface preparation, crucial for ensuring quality finishes in paintwork and durable surfaces in machinery and automotive maintenance. Its versatility and wide availability make it indispensable for manufacturers and service providers throughout East Africa.
Also known as
- Stoddard solvent
- mineral spirit
- solvent naphtha (petroleum)
- medium aliphatic
- white petrol
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 20 L
- 160 kg
- and 200 L drums.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 8052-41-3
- Molecular weight
- ~150
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless liquid
- Density
- 0.75–0.85 g/cm³
- Vapor pressure
- 1.5 mmHg at 25°C
- Specific gravity
- 0.75-0.85
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless liquid
White Spirit is a mixture of saturated aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons, with a molecular weight averaging around 150. It contains up to 25% aromatics and presents as a clear, colorless liquid with a mild petroleum odor. The liquid is insoluble in water, making it ideal for applications that require non-polar solvents. When selecting a grade, consider the flash point relevant to your use: 'low aromatic' versions are often preferred in East Africa for their controlled evaporation rates and low residue. Buyers should specify the correct CAS number and desired packaging when ordering.
Delivery
White Spirit is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Paint thinning — improves flow and finish of oil-based paints
- Cleaning and degreasing — removes grease and residue from tools and machinery
- Equipment maintenance — cleans brushes and spray guns
- Surface preparation — degreases surfaces prior to coating
- Printing and ink — cleans equipment and thins inks
- Machining — aids in degreasing for ultraprecision tasks
- Automotive — dissolves varnish in additives
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Thins paints effectively — ensures smooth application and optimal finish
- Removes tough grease — ideal for industrial cleaning
- Low odor — suitable for indoor use
- Controlled evaporation — reduces drying time in paints
- Versatile solvent — used in various industries from construction to automotive
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of White Spirit?
The CAS registry number for White Spirit is 8052-41-3. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for White Spirit?
White Spirit is also referred to as Stoddard solvent, mineral spirit, solvent naphtha (petroleum), medium aliphatic and white petrol. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of White Spirit is supplied?
White Spirit is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does White Spirit look like?
White Spirit is described as clear, colorless liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is White Spirit used for?
Common applications include paint thinning — improves flow and finish of oil-based paints, cleaning and degreasing — removes grease and residue from tools and machinery, equipment maintenance — cleans brushes and spray guns, surface preparation — degreases surfaces prior to coating, printing and ink — cleans equipment and thins inks and machining — aids in degreasing for ultraprecision tasks. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use White Spirit?
White Spirit is supplied to the Construction & Admixtures, Cleaning & Detergents and Paints, Coatings & Inks sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is White Spirit available in?
Available in 20 L, 160 kg, and 200 L drums. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the EC number for White Spirit?
White Spirit is recorded against the EC number 232-489-3. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.Cs INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME ON CHEMICAL SAFETYwedocs.unep.org
- 2.White spirit (EHC 187, 1996)inchem.org
- 3.One thing I wish suppliers/applicants understood about chemical commoditiesreddit.com
- 4.| White Spirit |assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- 5.White spirit in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya - System Star Industrial Productssystemstarindustrial.com
- 6.Kenlac® White Spirit | Kenya Adhesive Products Limitedkenyaadhesive.com
- 7.White Spirit - Reliable Quality Supply in East Africa - Zenco Systems Ltdzenithcoltd.com
- 8.White spiriten.wikipedia.org
- 9.White/Mineral spiritsreddit.com
- 10.White Spirit – Multi-Purpose Solvent & Cleaning Agent in 160Kg Drums - Finstar Industrial Chemicalsfinstarindustrialchemicals.co.ke
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