Industry Overview
White spirit, also known as mineral spirits, mineral turpentine, petroleum spirits, or turpentine substitute depending on the region, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid widely used as an organic solvent across industrial and commercial applications. It is commonly used as a paint thinner and serves as an essential solvent in the manufacture and formulation of paints, varnishes, lacquers, wood preservatives, aerosols, and asphalt products. Odorless mineral spirits (OMS) are specially refined to reduce aromatic compounds, making them more suitable for applications such as oil painting.
Chemically, white spirit consists of a mixture of aliphatic, open-chain, and alicyclic hydrocarbons containing carbon chains ranging from C7 to C12. It is insoluble in water and is valued for its effective cleaning, extraction, and degreasing properties. Its versatility makes it suitable for industrial surface preparation, equipment maintenance, and solvent-based manufacturing processes.
The paint and coatings industry represents the largest application segment for white spirit, with a significant share of consumption attributed to paints, lacquers, and varnishes, particularly in Western Europe. Beyond industrial use, it is commonly employed in households for cleaning paint brushes, removing adhesive residues from non-porous surfaces, cleaning automotive parts and tools, and assisting in charcoal grill ignition. The term "mineral" distinguishes mineral spirits from alcoholic distilled spirits and natural turpentine obtained from tree resin.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 3000 Kg./Day |
| Land & Building (4000 sq.mt.) | Rs. 2.01 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 1.53 Cr |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | Rs. 89.49 Lac |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 4.65 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 13% |
| Break Even Point | 82% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- TYPES AND GRADE OF WHITE SPIRIT
- CHEMICAL REGISTRY NUMBERS
- PROPERTIES OF WHITE SPIRIT
- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- WHITE SPIRIT TYPES 1–3 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- USES AND APPLICATION OF WHITE SPIRIT
- DEGREASING AND LUBRICATING
- SOLVENT AND PAINT THINNER
- PHENOLIC RESIN
- PROPERTIES AND USES OF PHENOLIC RESIN
- USES OR APPLICATION:
- PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION OF ALKYD RESIN
- APPLICATIONS OF ALKYD RESINS
- LOWER CONCENTRATED OIL PAINTS (30-40%):
- MEDIUM CONCENTRATED OIL PAINTS (45-55%):
- LARGELY CONCENTRATED (55-70% OR MORE):
- MARKET OVERVIEW OF PHENOLIC RESIN
- PRODUCT INSIGHTS
- MARKET OVERVIEW OF ALKYD RESIN
- MARKET OVERVIEW OF SOLVENT
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF AIR DRYING VARNISH
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF AIR DRYING VARNISH
- MASS BALANCE
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF SYNTHETIC RESIN (PHENOLIC RESIN)
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF PHENOLIC RESIN
- MASS BALANCE
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF ALKYD RESIN
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF ALKYD RESIN
- MASS BALANCE
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THINNER
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM OF THINNER
- MASS BALANCE
- PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
- STORAGE LAYOUT:
- EQUIPMENT LAYOUT:
- SAFETY:
- PLANT EXPANSION:
- FLOOR SPACE:
- UTILITIES SERVICING:
- BUILDING:
- MATERIAL-HANDLING EQUIPMENT:
- RAILROADS AND ROADS:
- MAJOR PROVISIONS IN ROAD PLANNING FOR MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE ARE:
- PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
- PRIMARY FACTORS
- 1. RAW-MATERIAL SUPPLY:
- 2. MARKETS:
- 3. POWER AND FUEL SUPPLY:
- 4. WATER SUPPLY:
- 5. CLIMATE:
- SPECIFIC FACTORS
- 6. TRANSPORTATION:
- A. AVAILABILITY OF VARIOUS SERVICES AND PROJECTED RATES
- 7. WASTE DISPOSAL:
- 8. LABOR:
- 9. REGULATORY LAWS:
- 10. TAXES:
- 11. SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
- 12. COMMUNITY FACTORS:
- 13. VULNERABILITY TO WARTIME ATTACK:
- 14. FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:
- EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
- 1. DEPRECIATION:
- 2. FIXED ASSETS:
- 3. WORKING CAPITAL:
- 4. BREAK-EVEN POINT:
- 5. OTHER FIXED EXPENSES:
- 6. MARGIN MONEY:
- 7. TOTAL LOAD:
- 8. LAND AREA/MAN POWER RATIO:
- PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
- INTRODUCTION
- PROJECT HANDLING
- PROJECT SCHEDULING
- PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
- TIME SCHEDULE
- ADDRESSES OF RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
- ADDRESSES OF PLANT AND MACHINERY SUPPLIERS
Appendix
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
White spirit is primarily used as an industrial solvent and paint thinner.
It is widely applied in paints, varnishes, lacquers, wood preservatives, aerosols, and asphalt products. It is also used for degreasing machinery, cleaning equipment, removing adhesive residues, and maintaining painting tools. Its solvent properties make it valuable in both manufacturing environments and household maintenance applications.
Mineral spirits are composed of petroleum-derived hydrocarbons.
The material consists mainly of aliphatic, open-chain, and alicyclic hydrocarbons with carbon chain lengths ranging from C7 to C12. This composition provides effective solvency while remaining insoluble in water, making it suitable for cleaning, extraction, and coating applications.
White spirit is widely used because it effectively thins and cleans solvent-based coatings.
Its excellent solvency helps adjust paint viscosity, improves application, and simplifies cleaning of brushes, rollers, and equipment. It is also incorporated into the formulation of varnishes, lacquers, and other coating products requiring reliable solvent performance.
Odorless mineral spirits are refined white spirits with reduced aromatic compounds.
The additional refining process lowers odor and reduces the concentration of more toxic aromatic constituents. As a result, OMS is commonly recommended for applications such as oil painting where lower odor and improved user comfort are preferred.
White spirit is used across several manufacturing and maintenance industries.
Major users include the paints and coatings sector, resin manufacturers, varnish and thinner producers, wood preservation industries, aerosol manufacturers, asphalt product manufacturers, and industrial maintenance operations that require effective cleaning and degreasing solvents.
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