Description Mineral Turpentine (Turps) 4L Paint and Resin Manufacture: Used as paint thinner of oil based paint. A component in thinner formulations for both paint and varnish coatings and is also used extensively by painters “on the job” where solvent based coatings are being applied. Widely used in the manufacture of alkyd resin based coatings particularly in industrial and exterior finishes due to high odour. Industrial Cleaning: Mineral Turpentine is used in many industrial operations as a general cleaning solvent. It will readily remove oil and greases from metal surfaces. Household cleaning and domestic herbicide capable of killing almost all unwanted growth. Solvent carrier in the manufacture of shoe and furniture polishes, liniments and ink. A rubber solvent and reclaiming agent. Used in the synthesis of camphor and menthol. You can buy Mineral Turpentine (Turps) 4L at Tradelands, Petone, Wellington and we ship anywhere in New Zealand.
