What Is Turpentine?
SolvChem® Custom Packaging Division is your go-to source for the blending, packaging and storage of turpentine solvent. Our experience with this natural, renewable solvent makes us the best choice when you need high-quality industrial chemicals derived from it. Made from the resin of live pine trees, turpentine has long been used as a solvent for the manufacturing of paints and coatings as well as other industrial applications. Choosing SolvChem® as your turpentine suppliers means you benefit from our flexibility, compliance, and fast shipping from our Port of Houston location.
What is Turpentine Solvent Used For?
Turpentine is one of the oldest known and most widely used industrial solvents. Compared with other chemical solvents, turpentine is unique in the fact that it is made from a renewable source. As a chemical, turpentine is naturally derived from live pine trees, which means it can help companies meet their sustainability goals. It’s also characterized by its distinctive pine scent, which comes from its primary components of alpha-pinene and beta-pinene.
After a thorough distillation process, it is ready for use in industrial applications. Turpentine’s chemical composition consists primarily of terpenes and can be blended to meet customer specifications. As a leading turpentine blending and packaging company, we work closely with our customers to ensure they have just the right product when they need it.
Proven Benefits for Manufacturing and Packaging
There are many reasons why turpentine continues to be widely used across numerous industries, despite newer solvents coming into the market. These include:
- Exceptional performance as a solvent for resins, oils and waxes
- Sustainability due to its being derived from renewable resources
- Lower toxicity and higher purity when compared to petroleum-based solvents
- Safer for use in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Industrial Applications of Turpentine
Thanks to its many beneficial qualities, turpentine solvents are used across numerous industries in a variety of applications. Among the many types of turpentine use cases are:
- Paint thinning: This is a solvent traditionally used in many oil-based paints, varnishes and enamels.
- Cleaning: Due to its ability to remove tough residues from tools and equipment, turpentine is a common industrial cleaner.
- Adhesive manufacturing: Turpentine is frequently used as a raw material in the production of certain resins and adhesives.
- Fragrances and flavorings: Many fragrances, cosmetics and food flavorings depend on turpentine as an essential ingredient.
- Lubricants and cutting fluids: Industrial cutting operations often use turpentine as a lubricant in their equipment.
- Insecticides and repellents: Modern natural insect repellents and pesticides use turpentine as a base ingredient.
Whatever its intended use, SolvChem® Custom Packaging Division provides comprehensive services including contract chemical filling services to meet a variety of needs.
Safe Handling and Storage
Although turpentine is in many ways safer for use than petroleum-based solvents, it still must be handled and stored with care. Like all industrial chemicals, it needs to be properly labeled with information clearly displayed. Areas where it is stored must feature proper ventilation, and the chemical itself needs to be kept in fire-resistant containers. SolvChem® Custom Packaging Division has the expertise and the facilities to provide you with fully compliant turpentine storage for whatever your needs are.
Blending, Filling & Hazardous Handling Expertise
With decades of experience and state-of-the-art facilities, we’re the best turpentine oil suppliers for blending, packaging and storage. Our comprehensive services include:
- Can and bottle filling up to 5 gallons
- Drum and tote filling
- Custom turpentine blends and toll blending services
- Quality testing
- Hazardous/flammable chemical packaging proficiency
As your turpentine manufacturers, we offer flexible batch sizes to meet your requirements as well as comprehensive safety and quality control processes to ensure your chemicals will be handled and stored properly at all times. Our convenient location near the Port of Houston also means we can provide you with fast, reliable shipping on your orders whether you’re based in the United States or operate overseas but need U.S.-based packaging services. To learn more about our full capabilities, reach out and speak with a member of our team today.