White gas

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Description

A name for a petroleum solvent with a boiling point of 100-140 C. Alternate names for similar solvents are Ligroin, Benzine, petroleum spirits, VM&P naphtha, and heavy naphtha.

Resources and Citations

  • A.van Dam "The Interactions of Preservation Fluid, Specimen Container and Sealant in a Fluid Collection" Collection Forum, 14(1-2):78-92, 2000.

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