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TMK MINERAL TURPENTINE 1 LITRE (TURPS)

Stock Code:
TMKMT1
Price:
$12.20

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Description

Description
TURPS – Widely used multi-purpose solvent for thinning oil based paint, cleaning brushes and paint spills. Removes oils, tar and grease from metal and some plastic surfaces.

Mineral Turpentine (Turps) Common Uses

Paint and Resin Manufacture:
Used as paint thinner of oil based paint. A component in thinner formulations for both paint and varnish coatings and is also used extensively by painters “on the job” where solvent based coatings are being applied.
Widely used in the manufacture of alkyd resin based coatings particularly in industrial and exterior finishes due to high odour.

Industrial Cleaning:
Mineral Turpentine is used in many industrial operations as a general cleaning solvent. It will readily remove oil and greases from metal surfaces.
Household cleaning and domestic herbicide capable of killing almost all unwanted growth.

Solvent carrier in the manufacture of shoe and furniture polishes, liniments and ink.
A rubber solvent and reclaiming agent.
Used in the synthesis of camphor and menthol.

Miscellaneous
Mineral Turpentine is a refined water-white petroleum solvent of moderate volatility. It is composed of up to 50% aromatic content which ensures very good solvency for this type of product. Mineral Turpentine is often referred to as “Turps” .