Odorless mineral spirits is a sub-category of mineral spirits, a widely used paint thinning substitute for turpentine. First developed for the dry cleaning industry and known as Stoddard solvent, mineral spirits have been around since the 1920s.
Mineral spirits is a mild petroleum distillate with low volatility. It is typically used today for lubrication, cleaning, and degreasing. The variety of mineral spirits most commonly used in painting is type II odorless mineral spirits. With the following of certain precautionary measures, the use of both mineral spirits and odorless mineral spirits is considered safe for cleaning applications. While odorless mineral spirits are treated to remove the aromatic elements, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) still advises of potential health effects associated with the use of all types of mineral spirits. These effects include eye and skin irritation, as well as dangers from inhalation or ingestion. Prolonged exposure, such as the repeated use of odorless mineral spirits in the workplace, can lead to organ damage.
Real Milk Paint Citrus Natural Solvent is an excellent alternative to odorless mineral spirits. It is safe to use and environmentally friendly, but powerful enough to effectively do the work of odorless mineral spirits. The 98% pure citrus peel oil, 2% water formula is tough enough to remove paint, degrease, clean tar and asphalt, and a host of other challenging jobs, for which odorless mineral spirits is often used.
Citrus Natural Solvent offers the following advantages over odorless mineral spirits:
- Citrus Natural Solvent can be easily disposed of with no harm to the environment
Odorless Mineral Spirits must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations - Citrus Natural Solvent has a safe and pleasant aroma
Odorless Mineral Spirits can be harmful to the respiratory system - Citrus Natural Solvent does not contribute to smog or air pollution
Odorless Mineral Spirits releases toxins that contaminate the air - Citrus Natural Solvent does not require special regulation in consumer quantizes.
Odorless Mineral Spirits must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations - Citrus Natural Solvent is 100% natural, with no emulsions or surfactants
Odorless Mineral Spirits contain potentially harmful chemical additives
