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Petroleum solvent almost as strong as turpentine. Faster evaporating than Mineral Spirits, but with similar properties and uses. Faster-evaporaing thinner for most solvent based finishes. Fuel for pocket lighters, Coleman fuel, charcoal lighter. CAS 647492-89-8
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