STODDARD SOLVENT Property

Melting point:

-40 °C

Boiling point:

150-200 °C

Density 

0.78 g/mL at 20 °C

refractive index 

n20/D 1.437

EPA Substance Registry System

Petroleum spirits (64475-85-0)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn,N

Risk Statements 

10-20/21/22-36/38-43-51/53-65

Safety Statements 

36/37-46-61-62

RIDADR 

UN 1300 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

2

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

STODDARD SOLVENT Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Flash point of 100F.

Uses

As a solvent in insecticides and certain house-hold products.

Definition

White spirit is a liquid mixture ofhydrocarbons obtained from petroleum,used as a solvent for paint(‘turpentine substitute’).

Definition

A medium petroleum distillate.

General Description

A clear colorless to variably colored liquid. Insoluble in water. Flash point between 100 and 141°F.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

STODDARD SOLVENT may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents.

Hazard

Low toxicity.

Health Hazard

INHALATION: mild irritation of respiratory tract. ASPIRATION: severe lung irritation and rapidly developing pulmonary edema; central nervous system excitement followed by depression. INGESTION: irritation of stomach.