Britannia White Spirit is a cleaning solvent which cleans a variety of paints, varnishes and grease. It conforms to BS 245. It is also used for thinning paints and varnishes to achieve the desired consistency.

Britannia White Spirit can also be used for general household cleaning and degreasing.

Always replace cap after use.

Do not use on bitumen, asphalt or sensitive surfaces.

Do not allow to enter watercourses.

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• Features & Benefits
• Application
• Shelf Life & Storage
• Precautions

Features & Benefits

• Cleaning solvent
• Conforms to BS 245
• Also used for thinning paints and varnishes to achieve the desired consistency
• Suitable for general household cleaning and degreasing
• Indefinite shelf life if stored in original unopened container
• Interior and exterior use

Application

• As a cleaner - remove cap and pour White Spirit directly onto a soft cloth, clean area and wash down with soap and water
• As a thinner - add to paint as required to achieve desired consistency or according to our instructions

Shelf Life & Storage

• Indefinite in original unopened containers
• Store in a cool dry conditions away from direct sunlight between 5°C and 20°C

Precautions

This solution should not present any hazard, provided the following precautions are observed:

• Wear suitable protective clothing i.e., rubber gloves when applying
• Avoid working in a spray mist or wear suitable breathing apparatus and eye protection
• Wash away any splashes to the skin and eyes immediately with copious amounts of water
• Wash hands before meals and after use
• Do not use near foodstuffs
• Dangerous to fish, do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches
• Cover water storage tanks before application
• Do not empty into drains

Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for further details.