Turpentine

Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Turpentine shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Turpentine offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Turpentine at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Turpentine? Wrong! If the Turpentine is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Turpentine then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Turpentine? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Turpentine and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Turpentine wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Turpentine then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Turpentine site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Turpentine, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Turpentine, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

{{Chembox new| Name = Turpentine| IUPACName = Turpentine| Section1 = {{Chembox Identifiers| CASNo = 8006-64-2| SMILES = not applicable (see ) --> | Section2 = {{Chembox Properties| Formula = C10H16 (approximate)| MolarMass = 136 g/mol (approximate)| Density = g/cm³ (approximate)| MeltingPt =< −50 °C (approximate)| BoilingPt = 150-170 °C --> | Section7 = {{Chembox Hazards| FlashPt = 35 °C --> -->Turpentine (also called spirit of turpentine, oil of turpentine, wood turpentine, gum turpentine) is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resin obtained from trees, mainly pine trees. It is composed of terpenes, mainly the monoterpenes alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. It has a potent odor similar to that of nail polish remover. It is sometimes known colloquially as turps, but this more often refers to turpentine substitute (or mineral turpentine).

The word turpentine is formed (via French and Latin) from the Greek word terebinthine, the name of a species of tree, the terebinth tree, from whose sap the spirit was originally distilled.Barnhart R.K. The Barnhart Consise Dictionary of Etymology (New York: Harper Collins, 1995).

Production One of the earliest sources was the terebinth or turpentine tree (Pistacia terebinthus), a Mediterranean tree related to the pistachio.

Important pines for turpentine production include:

Maritime Pine Pinus pinaster
Aleppo Pine Pinus halepensis
Masson's Pine Pinus massoniana
Sumatran Pine Pinus merkusii
Longleaf Pine Pinus palustris
Loblolly Pine Pinus taeda
Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa

Industrial uses The two primary uses of turpentine in industry are as a solvent and as a source of materials for organic synthesis.

As a solvent, turpentine is used for thinning oil-based paints, for producing varnishes, and as a raw material for the chemical industry. Its industrial use as a solvent in industrialized nations has largely been replaced by the much cheaper turpentine substitutes distilled from crude oil.

Canada balsam, also called Canada turpentine or balsam of fir, is a turpentine which is made from the resin of the balsam fir.

Venice turpentine is produced from the Western Larch Larix occidentalis.

Turpentine is also used as a source of raw materials in the synthesis of fragrant chemical compounds. Commercially used camphor, linalool, terpineol, and geraniol are all usually produced from alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, which are two of the chief chemical components of turpentine. These pinenes are separated and purified by distillation. The mixture of diterpenes and triterpenes that is left as residue after turpentine distillation is sold as rosin.

Turpentine is also added to many cleaning and sanitary products due to its antiseptic properties and its "clean scent".

Medicinal uses Turpentine has been used medically since ancient times.

Applied externally to the affected areas, turpentine is a highly effective treatment for lice.

Turpentine can be mixed with animal fat as a primitive chest rub for nasal and throat ailments. Many modern chest rubs still contain some turpentine (e.g., Vicks).

Internal administration of turpentine is no longer common today, though it was once the preferred means of treating intestinal parasites due to its antiseptic and diuretic properties.

Drinking turpentine is extremely dangerous and can be life threatening. In addition, drinking turpentine is not an effective way to induce an abortion. Pregnant teen forced to drink turpentine to induce abortion, cops say

Hazards Turpentine is an organic compound solvent, and thus poses many of the same hazards as do other such substances. Being "natural" does not make it less harmful than artificial solvents. Its vapor can burn the skin and eyes, damage the lungs and respiratory system, as well as the central nervous system when inhaled, and cause renal failure when ingested, among other things. It is highly flammable.

References

External links

Chemical Database: Turpentine (EnvironmentalChemistry.com)
IPCS INCHEM Turpentine classification, hazard, and property table
Gum naval stores: Turpentine and rosin from pine resin
Turpentine produced in forced labor camps "Turpentine Camps" in the 30s and 40s aka "Debt Slavery"
Florida State Archive photographs of turpentine camps and laborers
Timber and Turpentine Industries