Varnish Makers and Painter’s Naphtha

Basics

• A Hydrocarbon Product under the Naphtha umbrella term
  • Along with Lighter Fluid and White Gas to an extent
• Often abbreviated as “VM&P Naphtha”
• As the name suggests, it is used for making Varnish and/or as a Paint Thinner

Sourcing

Klean Strip

• Often Available at Home Depot + Lowes etc
• A Home Depot Listing for “ 1-gal. Varnish Maker and Painter's Naphtha” ( ‘’’~25 USD as of this edit’’’ )
  • The 2016 SDS for this Product
    • Materials: “CAS Number 64742-49-0 Hydrotreated Light Naphtha “

Internal Links

• Paint Thinner + Naphtha + Petroleum Spirits / Mineral Spirits
• Aforementioned Lighter Fluid and White Gas
• Oil Paint / Oil-Based Paint