White spirit is a clear liquid derived from petroleum, widely used as a paint thinner. White spirit shares similar characteristics with gas oil and jet fuel (kerosene). It is a chemical compound obtained by blending petrochemical products. There are three different types of white spirit, each divided into three different grades.
White spirit is categorized as Type 1 if it has undergone hydrodesulfurization, Type 2 if it has been subjected to solvent extraction, and Type 3 if it has undergone hydrogenation. Similarly, there is a type of white spirit that only undergoes distillation without further processing, known as Type 0.
Uses of White Spirit
White spirit is preferred as a solvent in thinners and varnishes. It is used as a solvent for removing oil from metal surfaces, furniture polishes, furniture, washing, and in printing fabrics.
White spirit is widely used in paint thinners and cleaning products. It is commonly used in the paint industry as a solvent. It is used as a solvent in paint, polish, varnish, and asphalt materials. It is preferred as an extraction solvent in the paint, polish, varnish, and asphalt industries.
White spirit is used as a cleaner and oil solvent for machine parts and tools. It is commonly used to clean organic residues and oils in various fields, particularly in industrial textiles. This substance can clean metal surfaces from carbon, oil, and other materials.
Additionally, white spirit is used in homes to clean paint brushes and certain automobile parts. It is a cost-effective petroleum-based alternative to turpentine. As it is highly flammable, it theoretically can be used as a fuel, although its high volatility makes it less preferable, except for small portable stoves. However, it is used as a fuel and oil additive. White spirit is also used in furniture, floors, and shoe polish.
Eksen Arıtma is establishing turnkey white spirit production plants. In 2015, it successfully executed the turnkey assignment of allocating machinery and equipment and installing a 240,000 tons/year capacity production facility in the Abadan industrial zone in Iran.
For more information, you can visit their website: https://eksenaritma.com.tr/en/
