Sulfate turpentine
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Description
A byproduct of turpentine obtained from the sulfate paper pulping process. Sulfate turpentine is primarily produced in the southeastern U.S. It contains about 60-70% alpha pinene, 20-25% beta-pinene and 6-12% other. Sulfate turpentine is considered inferior to gum turpentine for use by artists (Mills and White 1994).
Synonyms and Related Terms
sulphate turpentine (Br.)
Additional Information
J.S. Mills, R.White, The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects, Butterworth Heinemann, London, 1994.