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  • TRUEGARD No Odor Mineral Spirits is a highly refined, low-aromatic solvent from which most volatile aromatic compounds have been removed, resulting in significantly reduced fumes compared to regular mineral spirits. This makes it more suitable for enclosed or poorly ventilated work areas where standard mineral spirits would produce objectionable or hazardous odor levels.

  • This product is commonly used for thinning oil-based paints, stains, and varnishes, as well as for cleaning brushes, rollers, and equipment after oil-based coating work. It is also widely used as a general-purpose degreaser for metal parts, shop tools, and machinery surfaces.

  • No — it is compatible with oil-based paints, alkyd coatings, and most oil-based stains and varnishes, but is not suitable for thinning latex, acrylic, or water-based coatings. Always check the paint or coating manufacturer's instructions to confirm mineral spirits is the recommended thinner before use.

  • Mineral spirits are a flammable liquid and should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, open flames, and direct sunlight. The drum should be kept tightly closed when not in use and stored in accordance with applicable flammable liquid storage requirements.

  • A 55-gallon drum is best suited for high-volume industrial, commercial, or fleet maintenance operations that use mineral spirits regularly and have proper bulk storage infrastructure. If your usage is occasional or lower volume, a smaller container size may be more practical to minimize storage and handling requirements.

  • Use an approved drum pump or faucet and work in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources, as mineral spirits vapors are flammable. Chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection are recommended during dispensing and use.

Key Features

  • Highly refined, low-aromatic solvent with most volatile aromatic compounds removed, delivering significantly reduced fumes compared to regular mineral spirits for safer use in enclosed or poorly ventilated work areas.

  • Ideal for thinning oil-based paints, alkyd coatings, stains, and varnishes -- compatible with oil-based products but not suitable for latex, acrylic, or water-based coatings.

  • Serves as a general-purpose degreaser for metal parts, shop tools, and machinery surfaces, as well as a cleaner for brushes, rollers, and application equipment after oil-based coating work.

  • Flammable liquid -- store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, open flames, and direct sunlight with the drum kept tightly closed and in compliance with local flammable liquid storage regulations.

  • 55-gallon drum format is best suited for high-volume industrial, commercial, or fleet maintenance operations with proper bulk storage infrastructure; use an approved drum pump or faucet with chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection when dispensing.