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White Spirit UAE

White Spirit for Painting, Cleaning, and Industrial Use

White spirit, also known as mineral spirits, is a clear, petroleum-based solvent prized for its versatility in painting, cleaning, and maintenance tasks. With a production capacity of 3,000 metric tons per month, it stands as one of the major supplies in the UAE, ensuring consistent quality and reliable availability. Less flammable and more cost-effective than traditional turpentine, white spirit has become an essential item for both professional and household applications.

White Spirit – Composition, Uses, and Safety in the UAE

White spirit is a stable mixture of hydrocarbons, available in clear, low-odor, or odorless forms. Types 0 to 3 vary in aromatic content and suitability, from strong-smelling industrial use to odorless variants for indoor or artistic work. It thins paints, cleans brushes, removes grease, stains, and adhesives, and aids wood treatment and automotive maintenance. Handle with care: use in ventilated areas, wear gloves and goggles, keep away from flames, and dispose of safely according to UAE regulations.

Uses in Painting, Cleaning, and Industry in the UAE

Key Uses of White Spirit

01

Painting and Decorating

White spirit is widely used to thin oil-based paints, varnishes, and lacquers, allowing for smooth, even application on walls, furniture, and decorative surfaces. It also helps clean brushes, rollers, and other painting tools, ensuring they last longer and perform better.
02

Cleaning and Degreasing

Thanks to its powerful solvent properties, white spirit is ideal for removing grease, oil, and dirt from metal, machinery, and tools. It is commonly used in workshops, garages, and households to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
03

Stain and Adhesive Removal

White spirit effectively dissolves stubborn oil-based stains, adhesives, and sealant residues. It can remove sticky price tags, chewing gum, and other marks from surfaces like fabrics, carpets, tiles, and wooden furniture without causing damage.
04

Automotive Maintenance

In the automotive sector, white spirit is used to clean tools, parts, and equipment. It is also found in certain fuel and oil additives, helping to maintain engine performance and keep automotive machinery running smoothly.
05

Wood Preservation and Treatment

White spirit serves as a solvent in many wood treatment and preservation products. It helps apply oils, stains, and preservatives evenly while ensuring that the wood surface is clean, protected, and durable over time.
06

Artistic Applications

Artists prefer odorless white spirit as a safer alternative to turpentine for oil painting. It thins paints to the perfect consistency, cleans brushes efficiently, and allows for precise artistic control without compromising health or quality.

Our Vision

White spirit is flammable and should be handled with care. Always use it in well-ventilated areas, wear gloves and safety glasses, keep it away from heat, sparks, or open flames, never ingest, and dispose of it safely according to UAE regulations.

Ventilation

Work in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhaling vapors.

Protective Gear

Wear gloves and safety glasses to prevent skin and eye irritation.

Fire Safety

Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames; store in sealed containers.

Ingestion Hazard

Never ingest; can cause severe lung damage.

Safe Disposal

Dispose of responsibly according to UAE environmental regulations.

White Spirit: Versatile Solvent for Painting, Cleaning & Industry

Hand-crafted from top-notch distillates, hitting that sweet 140–228°C boil and keeping aromatics under 15%, it just works, safe, straightforward dissolving power for the real pros out in UAE tackling builds, fixes, and everything in between.