Is white gas white spirit?

In New Zealand white spirit used to be a common name for white gas but now days it may be mis-understood as meaning "turpentine substitute". Referring to one of the brand names is probably a more reliable way of getting what you're after (see the entry for New Zealand).

Is white spirits same as white gas?

Although white spirit is used as an alternative to kerosene in portable stoves, this is not advisable as typical grades of white spirit have a lower flash point than kerosene. It cannot be used as an alternative to white gas, which is a much more volatile gasoline-like fuel.

What is another name for white gas?

White gas (aka “naphtha,” “100% light hydro treated distillate,” or “Coleman Fuel”) is the first choice for most people in North America whether they're headed out for a summer weekend or for a month-long winter expedition in the Alaska Range. Almost any pressurized-type liquid fuel stove will run well on white gas.

What is white gas called in the UK?

Here in the UK we have 'Coleman fuel' (which is what Americans call 'white gas'), 'propane' and 'butane' are the same as in the USA, US 'kerosene' is UK 'paraffin', US 'gasoline' is UK 'petrol'. In the UK we also have 'white spirit' which should not be confused with 'white gas', it's not the same thing.

What is white spirit called in Australia?

White Spirit is known by a number of names. In the US/Canada it is most commonly known as Mineral Spirits. In Australia and New Zealand it is known as mineral turpentine. Turpentine Substitute, Petroleum Spirits and Paint Thinner are some other names for White Spirit.

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What can I use instead of white spirit?

Most people prefer using either turpentine, white spirit or methylated spirit, but the choice is yours, really. Turpentine is stronger than both of these alternatives, though. So extra care is needed when thinning the paint with it. Other than that, though, white spirit and turpentine do the same job.

Can I use methylated spirits instead of white spirit?

Can you use white spirit instead of methylated spirit? Both alcohol types can be used for home repairs. For some, white spirit is perfect, for others, the substances with methanol are more acceptable. These products have become perfect for being used as Paint Thinner or paint diluters.

Is white gas same as kerosene?

Performance. White gas burns at high efficiency, using less fuel for cooking compared to kerosene. It is the preferred fuel for cold-weather hikers and higher altitude backpackers. It also burns more cleanly with few additives, leaving few deposits and requiring less cleaning of equipment.

Can you use white gas in an alcohol stove?

Lots of fuel burns off quicker than Alcohol and can explode in flames when you add fuel to a hot stove like white gas fuel.

Is white gas available in Europe?

White gas is not used nearly so much in Europe as it is in the U.S., and the vast majority of European campers use canister stoves.

Can you still get white gas?

White gas was originally simply additive-free gasoline. This formulation is now rarely found. Coleman fuel, and its white gas copies, contain additives for inhibiting rust, ease of lighting, and fast burning.

What burns hotter propane or white gas?

If two stoves burn the same amount of volume of fuel (white gas or propane), per minute, than white gas will burn hotter at any given moment. What is this? If the propane stove burns at a high enough volume of fuel than the white gas per minute, then propane will burn hotter.

Is turps the same as white spirit?

They are basically the same. Just a different name for the same liquid. It was called turps substitute when it was introduced when real turpentine had alwys been used. Now turps is mainly used by artists.

Does white spirit remove paint?

Oil-based paint is almost impossible to remove, but you can try holding an absorbent pad under the stain and dabbing it with white spirit. Afterwards, sponge with water (if on carpet) or wash at as high a temperature as the fabric allows.

What happens if you inhale white spirit?

Breathing in white spirit vapours may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs, shortness of breath, stomach upset, dizziness, headache, lack of coordination and drowsiness. Exposure to very high concentrations via inhalation may cause symptoms similar to those seen following ingestion.

Is white gas an alcohol?

Alcohol stoves are very LIGHT and use a slightly LARGER volume of fuel for heating (X amount) of water. White gas stoves are HEAVY and use a SMALLER volume of fuel for heating (X amount) of water. If you are on a short trip, the Alcohol stove is lighter.

What can you do with old white gas?

Used and outdated white gas or Coleman fuel is considered a household hazardous waste. That means we can't keep it, pour it out on the ground, toss it in the trash, or burn it in a brush pile.

What can you use white gas for?

What octane is white gas?

There are different grades of fuel. 93 Octane gas is a more refined fuel than 87 Octane and will thus burn hotter & cleaner. Airplane fuel for a Cessna (small pvt craft) is a more refined fuel (110) than 93 Octane; Coleman fuel, or "white gas" has an octane level around 155, hence it's $5 gal, or whatever it is now.

Is paraffin the same as white gas?

Compared to White Gas, all Paraffin types create more smoke and soot. They just have to be so hot to effectively burn, that less of it completely burns. They also contain more additives (and it's worse the less regulated the fuel is!

Will methylated spirits remove paint?

Also known as denatured alcohol, the ability of methylated spirits to dissolve or soften latex makes it a well-suited aid when removing accidental paint splatters from a variety of surfaces, including finished wood, laminate, metal and tile.

Can I use methylated spirits to clean paint brushes?

Methylated spirits is a solvent suitable for thinning paints, lacquers, varnishes and also can be used for cleaning paint brushes.

Is rubbing alcohol and methylated spirits the same thing?

Methylated spirits can be used as rubbing alcohol when diluted down to about 65-70%. The reason it needs to be diluted down to this is so it is not as harsh on the skin and so it evaporates off slower in order to kill the bacteria.