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Mineral Spirits - Odorless Solvent & Thinner Technical Grade
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Mineral Spirits - Odorless Solvent & Thinner Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- mineral-spirits
- Grade
- —
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 64742-47-8Adjudicated
- Formula
- Primarily C9-C15 hydrocarbonsAlliance SDS
- Molecular Weight
- 134-170 g/molAlliance SDS
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatic content | 2500 Max ppm | 500 ppm | ASTM D3257 (method not printed on source) | Supplier specification |
| API gravity at 60 °F | 51.1 - 59.7 | 55.4 | ASTM D1298 / D4052 (method not printed on source) | Supplier specification |
| Copper corrosion, 3 hr at 212 °F | 1 Max | 1a | ASTM D130 | Supplier specification |
| Doctor test | Sweet | Passes test | ASTM D4952 | Supplier specification |
| Kauri-butanol value | 29 Max | 26 | ASTM D1133 (method not printed on source) | Supplier specification |
| Aniline point | 165 °F min | 174 °F | ASTM D611 | Interpreted |
| Nonvolatile matter (residue after evaporation) | 5 mg/100 mL max | 1 mg/100 mL | ASTM D1353 | Interpreted |
| Sulfur, total | 15 mg/kg max | 0.5 mg/kg | ASTM D5453 (UV fluorescence) | Interpreted |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, Free of Suspended Matter | Supplier specification |
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Color | 30 min | Supplier specification |
| Odor | Mild, practically odorless; no residual odor after evaporation | Interpreted |
| Specific Gravity (20 °C) | 0.7400 - 0.7750 | Supplier specification |
| Boiling Point | 410 Max °F | Supplier specification |
| Melting Point | -58 | Published reference |
| Flash Point | 115 Min °F | Supplier specification |
| Solubility (water) | Very slightly soluble in water (1.5 g/L) | Published reference |
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Good | 80 | Good for non-aromatic hydrocarbons; poor for aromatics. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
EPDM elastomer | Not recommended | — | Swells in hydrocarbons; never use. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for hydrocarbon service. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
PTFE fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Universal. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Excellent | 100 | Inert. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Carbon Steel metal | Good | 80 | Acceptable for dry hydrocarbons. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
HDPE thermoplastic | Not recommended | — | Aromatic solvents swell and dissolve HDPE. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.
Materials Selection Tool
Showing 7 of 7 materials compatible at the selected envelope.
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Good | 80 | Good for non-aromatic hydrocarbons; poor for aromatics. |
EPDM elastomer | Not recommended | — | Swells in hydrocarbons; never use. |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for hydrocarbon service. |
PTFE fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Universal. |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Excellent | 100 | Inert. |
Carbon Steel metal | Good | 80 | Acceptable for dry hydrocarbons. |
HDPE thermoplastic | Not recommended | — | Aromatic solvents swell and dissolve HDPE. |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN126849 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 3Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Petroleum distillates, n.o.s. (Mineral spirits)Adjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H226, H304, H336Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P210, P233, P280Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Mineral Spirits - Odorless Solvent & Thinner Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Used for painting, cleaning, and mechanics work as a highly refined, very low odor solvent.corecheminc.com
- Solvent fluid for aerosols, cleaning, coatings, household products, liquid toners, metalworking and radical polymerization processes — stated for a high-purity synthetic isoparaffinic odorless mineral spirits, not for technical-grade material.exxonmobilchemical.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, well-ventilated flammable-liquid storage. Tightly sealed containers. Segregate from oxidizers. Bond and ground bulk storage; consider inert gas blanketing for volatile solvents.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Handling Precautions
- Eliminate ignition sources. Use chemical-resistant nitrile or PVA gloves. Bond and ground all transfer equipment. Vapors heavier than air — control ventilation accordingly.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Strong oxidizers, halogens, nitric acid. Some grades react with rubber and certain plastics — verify gasket and hose compatibility.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1268, Petroleum distillates, n.o.s. (Mineral spirits), 3, PG III
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
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| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 9 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.