Q. What is the use of white spirit?

Answer

A user can find white spirit in a wide variety of products including paints adhesives coatings waxes varnishes liquid photocopier toners and printing inks. Cleaning degreasing and substance extraction are only few of the industrial uses for this solvent. White spirit is a household staple and is typically used to clean paint brushes and thin paint. Environmental contamination may occur during the manufacturing transport and use of white spirit. There is a possibility of exposure to white spirit in workplaces where it is manufactured or used. However in order to safeguard their employees companies set safe limits below the levels deemed to be dangerous.