Definition:
Mineral Spirits
Mineral Spirits are a solubilizer that ensures even distribution of the ingredients throughout a product, to help it work better. No matter how much you shake or blend a formula that combines oil and water, over time the oils will separate from the rest of the liquid -- just like salad dressing. A solubilizer like Mineral Spirits helps keep a formula well mixed. It is also called Stoddard solvent, and has numerous household uses.
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