
White Spirits from Sierra is a premium grade surface prep and cleaning solvent with less odour than kerosene, for workshops, in 20 L drums.
What it does
Sierra grades it as premium and says it smells less than kerosene. The SDS lists solvent and surface preparation as its uses. It is a low aromatic white spirit with a 42°C flash point and a boiling range of 149 to 194°C, so it evaporates at a steady, moderate rate: slow enough to dissolve grease, wax and oily films, quick enough to leave a dry surface for the next step.
Where to use it
Paint and panel shops, maintenance and fabrication workshops, joiners and cleaning crews. Wipe downs before coating, cleaning brushes and tools after oil based paint, and degreasing metal parts. Part of our solvents and thinners range.
How to use
- Dampen a lint free cloth and work across the surface one section at a time.
- Follow with a clean dry cloth to lift the loosened contamination.
- For tools and parts, brush or soak, then let them dry in a ventilated area.
- Keep the drum sealed and out of direct sun between uses.
Safe on / avoid
Suits metal, timber and cured paint. Test plastics, rubber and fresh coatings first. It does not mix with water, so collect waste for licensed disposal rather than rinsing it to drain. The SDS says to keep it away from aerosols, strong oxidants and corrosives. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless Liquid |
| Odour | Aromatic |
| Flash point | 42°C (Abel) |
| Boiling point | Typical 149 to 194°C |
| Specific gravity | Typical 0.78 g/ml at 15°C (density) |
| Solubility in water | Not miscible with water |
| Dangerous goods | Class 3, UN 1300, PG III |
| Poisons schedule | Schedule 5 |
| CAS number | 64742-82-1 |
Pack sizes and delivery
It comes in one size, the 20L Drum, ordered one or more at a time. Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout. Dangerous goods freight applies.
▸Does white spirit smell less than kerosene?
Sierra describes it as having a lower odour than kerosene.
▸Can white spirit be used for surface preparation?
Yes. Surface preparation is one of the uses on the SDS.
▸How does Sierra white spirits differ from Recochem's?
Both share a 42°C flash point. Recochem White Spirits adds 200 L drums and IBCs, and its SDS carries extra organ and drowsiness warnings.
▸Is white spirit the same as turps?
Close. Both ship as turpentine substitute, UN 1300, but white spirit has the higher flash point.
DANGER Flammable liquid and vapour (H226). Swallowing it can kill if the liquid gets into the lungs (H304). Causes skin irritation (H315). Harmful to aquatic life, with lasting effects (H412).
- PPE: Safety goggles and gloves that stand up to solvents (nitrile when handling is prolonged, PVC or neoprene against splashes). Where vapour could pass the exposure standard, an organic vapour respirator to AS1716.
- Handling and storage: Flammable. Work with good ventilation and keep it away from heat, sparks, flames and direct sun. Earth and bond drums and gear during transfer, since static can light the vapour. Keep it apart from strong oxidants, aerosols and corrosives.
- First aid: Swallowed: do not make the person vomit, get medical help. Eyes: hold the lids apart and rinse with running water for 15 minutes or more. Skin: take off soaked clothing, wash with water and then soap. Inhaled: get them into clean air and let them rest. Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26.
- Spills: Remove ignition sources, keep it out of drains and waterways with sand or earth, then absorb it or pump it into labelled, sealable containers.
- Dangerous goods: UN 1300, TURPENTINE SUBSTITUTE, Class 3, Packing Group III, Hazchem 3Y.
- Poisons schedule: Schedule 5. Store out of children's reach.
- SDS: Safety Data Sheet dated 3 Sep 2024 attached to this page.
Dangerous goods · Class 3 · UN1300 · Packing group III
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Estimated dispatch: 4 business days after you order.
Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout before you pay, with an estimated delivery date where the carrier gives one.
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