About this product
Mineral Turpentine Oil (MTO) — a clear petroleum-distillate solvent supplied in barrels, tins and IBCs, in standard and high-flash grades. The everyday solvent and thinner for oil-based paints, enamels and varnishes, plus degreasing and equipment cleaning.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
TDS / COA
Certificate of Analysis · with every supply, on request
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Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid; characteristic petroleum-like odour
- Density
- 0.76–0.80 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Flash Point
- 38–60°C (closed cup, grade dependent)
- Boiling Point
- 145–210°C
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents and oils
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 200L MS barrel1000L IBC tank
- Grades Available
- IndustrialTechnical (high flash > 38°C)
- Lead Time
- Ex-stock to 3 working days
- Origin
- Domestic
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2710.12.90
- UN Number
- 1300
- Hazard Class
- Class 3 — Flammable liquid (Packing Group III)
- Storage
- Cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and oxidisers.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months from manufacture
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mineral turpentine oil (MTO) used for?
MTO is the everyday thinner for oil-based paints, enamels and varnishes. Buyers also use it for degreasing and equipment cleaning, wood preservatives, and adhesive and ink dilution. We supply it to paint, coating and maintenance buyers across South India.
What is the full form of MTO in the chemical industry?
MTO stands for Mineral Turpentine Oil — a clear petroleum-distillate solvent. The same product family is commonly sold as white spirit or mineral spirits. We stock it in Chennai and dispatch across South India.
What is the CAS number and HSN code of mineral turpentine oil?
We list Mineral Turpentine Oil under CAS 8052-41-3. For GST and trade documentation, MTO falls under HSN code 27101990.
Which specification does SPC's mineral turpentine oil meet?
Our MTO is IS 1745:2018 grade, sourced from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a group company of Indian Oil. Every supply is backed by the CPCL Manali Refinery test report cross-checked with IS 1745:2018 — Abel flash point 30 °C minimum, final boiling point 240 °C maximum and aromatic content 40% (V) maximum.
Is mineral turpentine oil the same as turpentine oil?
No. Mineral turpentine oil is a petroleum-distillate solvent, while traditional turpentine oil is distilled from pine resin. MTO is the industrial substitute used as a thinner for oil-based paints, enamels and varnishes.
Do you supply MTO in 200 litre drums in Chennai?
Yes. We supply MTO in 200 L drums and by bulk tanker from our Redhills warehouse in Chennai, in standard and high-flash grades, with dispatch across South India. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock — call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.
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