Industry Overview
White spirit is a narrow hydrocarbon fraction with a boiling temperature range of 140–220°C and is widely used as an organic solvent, particularly in paints, coatings, lacquers and varnishes. Its sulfur compound concentration should not exceed 0.1% by weight, and production is often based on hydrotreated kerosene with additives designed to prevent yellowing.
White spirit, also known as mineral spirits, mineral turpentine, turpentine substitute or petroleum spirits, is a clear petroleum-derived liquid. It consists primarily of aliphatic, open-chain or alicyclic C7 to C12 hydrocarbons and is insoluble in water. It is also used as an extraction, cleaning and degreasing solvent and in aerosols, wood preservatives and asphalt products.
Odor is an important consideration because white spirit is commonly used with oil paints. Mercaptans and aromatic compounds are major sources of odor. Alkaline oxidative treatment can convert mercaptans into comparatively inert disulfides, while aromatic compounds may be reduced using polar solvents such as glycol-based water solutions and polar aprotic solvents. However, solvent regeneration requirements and incomplete odor removal can limit this approach.
White spirit is extensively used in the paint industry and in household applications such as cleaning paint brushes, automotive parts, tools and adhesive residues. With increasing demand for paints and coatings associated with industrial development, the report identifies growing demand for White Spirit/Mineral Turpentine Oil and potential scope for new entrants.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 10 KL/Day |
| Land & Building ( sq.mt.) | Rs. 3.90 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 2.42 Cr |
| Working Capital for 2 Months | Rs. 3.12 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 9.77 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 20% |
| Break Even Point | 65% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- APPLICATION AND TOXICITY OF WHITE SPIRIT
- TOXICITY
- SPECIFICATION OF WHITE SPIRIT
- REQUIREMENTS
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- TABLE 1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR WHITE SPIRIT.
- PACKAGING AND MARKING
- PACKAGING
- MARKING
- SAMPLING
- STORAGE
- ANNEX A
- DETERMINATION OF RESIDUE ON EVAPORATION
- NOTE
- APPARATUS
- FIGURE: DISTILLATION APPARATUS
- CLEANING LIQUIDS
- PREPARATION OF APPARATUS
- PROCEDURE
- EXPRESSION OF RESULTS
- PRECISION
- MTO (LAW) SPECIFICATION
- B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
- TYPES AND GRADE OF WHITE SPIRIT
- CHEMICAL NUMBERS
- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- WHITE SPIRIT TYPES 1–3 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- REQUIREMENT AND TEST METHOD FOR PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON SOLVENT
- SCOPE
- GRADES
- REQUIREMENTS
- PACKING AND MARKING
- MARKING
- EACH CONTAINER SHALL BE MARKED WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- SAMPLING
- SPECIFICATION OF SUPERIOR KEROSENE OIL
- NOTE
- PROPERTIES & CHARACTERSTICES TURPENTINE OIL
- TURPENTINE OIL
- HAZARD FLAMMABLE, MODERATE FIRE RISK:-
- MARKET OVERVIEW OFWHITE SPIRIT
- KEY PLAYERS OF WHITE SPIRIT
- MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF WHITE SPIRIT
- WAREHOUSING OF WHITE SPIRIT
- ANALYSIS LAWS TYPE-1
- ANALYSIS LAWS TYPE-2
- DERIVATION OF WHITE SPIRIT
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF WHITE SPIRIT FROM KEROSENE OIL
- PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
- MAJOR PROVISIONS IN ROAD PLANNING FOR MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE IS:
- PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
- 1. RAW-MATERIAL SUPPLY:
- 2. MARKETS:
- 3. POWER AND FUEL SUPPLY:
- 4. WATER SUPPLY:
- 5. CLIMATE:
- 6. TRANSPORTATION:
- 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
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- SUPPLIERS OF KEROSENE OIL
- SUPPLIERS OF PACKAGING DRUM
- SUPPLIERS OF LAB TESTING CHEMICALS
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERY [IMPORTED]
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERY
- SUPPLIERS OF MIXER
- SUPPLIERS OF FILTER PRESS
- SUPPLIERS OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND LAB TESTING EQUIPMENT
- SUPPLIERS OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
- SUPPLIERS OF STORAGE TANKS
- SUPPLIERS OF PACKAGING MACHINERY
Appendix
- APPENDIX – A:
- 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 a petroleum-derived hydrocarbon solvent commonly used in paints and coatings. It is a clear liquid consisting primarily of aliphatic, open-chain or alicyclic C7 to C12 hydrocarbons and is insoluble in water. It is also known as mineral spirits, mineral turpentine, turpentine substitute or petroleum spirits, depending on the market. Its solvent properties make it suitable for paint thinning, cleaning, degreasing, extraction and use in products such as lacquers, varnishes and wood preservatives.
White spirit is mainly used as a solvent in paints, lacquers and varnishes. It is also used as an extraction solvent, cleaning solvent and degreasing solvent, and can be incorporated into aerosols, wood preservatives and asphalt products. Household applications include cleaning paint brushes, automotive parts and tools and removing adhesive residues from non-porous surfaces. The material is particularly important to the paint industry because of its ability to dissolve and thin oil-based products.
White spirit can be produced from suitable kerosene fractions through controlled separation and treatment processes. The project report specifically covers the manufacturing process of white spirit from kerosene oil and addresses treatment considerations related to sulfur compounds and odor. Depending on the required product specification, hydrotreated kerosene may be used as the feedstock, followed by appropriate processing and quality control. The precise process configuration depends on feedstock characteristics and the required grade of finished white spirit.
Odor in white spirit can be reduced by treating mercaptans and aromatic compounds. Alkaline oxidative treatment can convert malodorous mercaptans into disulfides, while aromatic compounds may be removed or reduced through treatment with polar solvents. The report notes that glycol-based water solutions and polar aprotic solvents can be used for aromatic extraction, although solvent regeneration can be substantial and the method may not completely eliminate odor. Product specifications and intended applications determine the appropriate treatment strategy.
Important white spirit quality requirements include boiling characteristics, sulfur compound concentration, physical properties, residue on evaporation, packaging, marking and storage conditions. The report specifies a boiling temperature range of 140–220°C and states that sulfur compounds should not exceed 0.1% by weight. Additional requirements depend on the applicable specification and product grade. The report also covers MTO and B.I.S. specifications, types and grades of white spirit, test methods and procedures for determining relevant properties.
Key factors include raw-material availability, market access, power and fuel supply, water availability, climate, transportation, waste disposal, labor, regulatory laws, taxes and site characteristics. Plant layout and fire-control considerations are particularly important because white spirit is a flammable petroleum-derived solvent. The project report also considers community factors, flood and fire control, storage requirements and transportation. A detailed feasibility assessment should evaluate process requirements, safety systems, environmental controls, utilities and logistics before finalizing the plant location and layout.
The report identifies scope for new white spirit manufacturing projects based on increasing demand for White Spirit/Mineral Turpentine Oil. White spirit is widely consumed in paints, coatings, lacquers and varnishes, while industrial and household applications provide additional uses. The report links increasing demand for paints and coatings with industrial development and identifies the sector as having potential for new entrants. Commercial viability, however, depends on feedstock availability, product quality, operating costs, market conditions, regulatory requirements and effective plant management.
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