What is White Spirit (Solvent 402)?

White spirits are a category of hydrocarbon solvents that are divided into two groups based on the percentage of aromatics present in them: high aromatics and low aromatics. They possess their own distinct odor depending on the aromatic content. Other names for Solvent 402 include white spirit and mineral spirit.

Types of Solvent 402 (White Spirit):

Solvents exposed to hydrodesulfurization.

Solvents obtained through extraction.

Solvents produced by hydrogenation.

Grade 1 is predominantly used in the paint and printing industry and is also known as oil thinner. This product has significant applications in nail polish production, building painting, and finds the highest consumption among Solvent 402 grades.

Grade 2 or Grade B is mainly used in the textile and wood industries. It is utilized for wood disinfection and fabric and composite printing.

Grade 3 or Solvent 402 Level 3 is used in the metal industry for cleaning and degreasing. It is also commonly used in the metal industry to clean grease and oil from product surfaces.

Solvent 402 (White Spirit) Production Method

To produce this substance, the Cruzan distillation method is employed, which involves a mixture of oil-based solutions and white spirit. White spirit itself is a mixture of aliphatic compounds. Ultimately, this substance is obtained from cracking heavy Cruzan.

Solvent 402 (White Spirit) Applications

Extraction solvent

Solvent for alcohol-based paint and lacquer thinners

Ink solvent

Solvent for various waxes

Gasoline solvent

Dry cleaning solvent

Fabric printing

Adhesive solvent

Wax production

Polish production

Glue production

Metal surface degreasing

Used in composite printing

Cosmetic and personal care solvent

Wood disinfection to prevent decay and eliminate harmful microorganisms

In the production of fatty epoxy alkyds, rubber, varnishes, and polishers