C10-12 ALKANE/CYCLOALKANE- ▸ Paint thinning: solvent and thinner for paints, varnishes, and coatings
- ▸ Parts cleaning: degreasing and cleaning solvent
- ▸ Extraction: extraction and process solvent
- ▸ Aerosols & preservatives: carrier solvent in aerosols and wood-preservative formulations
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Odorless mineral spirits (white spirit, CAS 64742-48-9) is a hydrotreated, deodorized petroleum distillate composed of aliphatic and alicyclic C7-C12 hydrocarbons. Established uses include paint and coating thinning, parts cleaning and degreasing, extraction, and service as a carrier solvent in aerosols and wood preservatives.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 265-150-3
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Solvent Extraction (SX) Reagents for Hydrometallurgy (Oil, Gas & Mining)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is odorless mineral spirits?
Odorless mineral spirits (white spirit, CAS 64742-48-9) is a hydrotreated, deodorized petroleum distillate composed of aliphatic and alicyclic C7-C12 hydrocarbons. It is supplied as an aliphatic solvent for industrial use.
What is the difference between mineral spirits and odorless (low odor) mineral spirits?
Odorless mineral spirits is hydrotreated to remove most aromatic hydrocarbons, which sharply reduces odor compared with conventional mineral spirits. Specifications and aromatic content are listed on the CoA and SDS.
What is odorless mineral spirits used for?
It is used to thin paints, varnishes, and coatings, for parts cleaning and degreasing, as an extraction and process solvent, and as a carrier solvent in aerosols and wood-preservative formulations.
What can I use instead of odorless mineral spirits?
Depending on the application, other aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents or distillate fractions can serve similar thinning, cleaning, or carrier roles. Match flash point, evaporation rate, and aromatic content to your process; we can advise on a comparable aliphatic grade.
How is bulk odorless mineral spirits supplied?
It is offered in drums, totes, and larger bulk volumes; the SDS covers flash point and handling. Send your quantity and destination for a quote; a CoA and SDS are provided with each order.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Odorless Mineral Spirits (Mineral Spirits, White Spirit)?
Odorless Mineral Spirits (Mineral Spirits, White Spirit) (CAS 64742-48-9) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 265-150-3).