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Description

Balsam turpentine oil is a high-quality, pure natural product with strong dissolving power, obtained by distillation from the turpentine (balsam) of coniferous trees such as pinetrees. It is transparent, mildly scented, and suitable as a thinner for paints and varnishes based on oil and oil-alkyd resins. It can also be used to dissolve natural resins and oils. 

Application: The balsam turpentine oil can be added according to the paint manufacturer's instructions. Storage should be cool but frost-free. The container must always be tightly sealed.

Safety instructions: The product is highly flammable and harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled. Ensure good ventilation during use, avoid aerosol formation, and keep away from sources of ignition. 

Technical data

  • Application area: Thinner for oil and oil-alkyd resin paints
  • Substrate: depending on the paint system used
  • Coverage: depending on the type of paint and desired viscosity
  • Drying times: depending on the paint used

For further information on application, please refer to the technical data sheet under 'Downloads'.

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White spirit
White Spirit is a turpentine substitute and a mineral oil-based thinner. The product is used to thin paints based on oil and oil-alkyd resin, as well as a cleaning agent for parquet, linoleum, and brushes. It is characterized by consistent quality and good material compatibility.Application: The product is added to the respective paint and mixed. The maximum amount depends on the manufacturer's specifications of the respective paint. In addition, white spirit can be used to clean used painting tools such as brushes. Always close tightly after use and store in a cool, but frost-free place.Technical DataField of application: Thinner for paints based on oil and oil-alkyd resin; cleaning agent Substrate: Painted surfaces, used toolsCoverage: depends on the paint system and desired viscosityDrying times: depends on the paint system usedFurther information on processing can be found in the technical data sheet under 'Downloads'.

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