Well, after doing some searching, I think I may need the help of a petroleum chemist or a a chemical engineer!
We have probably all used mineral spirits at one time or another, but I'm having a (relatively) minor problem with storage. I typically buy a gallon at a time. I've kept a quart size metal container that the MS come in for day-to-day use and refill as needed. What I've found is that in a relatively short time (one to two years?), the container will start collecting rust in the bottom -- something I don't want regardless of what I'm trying to work with.
I'm pretty positive that a glass container would be fine, but for safety reasons I hate to store anything is glass (so far I have succumbed only to using them for small mixes of shellac) -- especially not a pint or quart at a time.
What I'm trying to find out is what to use for longer term storage of mineral spirits. Some plastics will work for a while, but my experience and what I've seen reported, is that the MS will begin to breakdown the plastic within a few months. The Material Safety Data Sheet doesn't specify materials for storage.
Does anyone know a FACTUAL answer on what can be used besides metal or glass? Right now I'm waiting to get a suitable glass container. Something coated in plastic would be great. Meanwhile I have a new gallon of MS...
Rich
We have probably all used mineral spirits at one time or another, but I'm having a (relatively) minor problem with storage. I typically buy a gallon at a time. I've kept a quart size metal container that the MS come in for day-to-day use and refill as needed. What I've found is that in a relatively short time (one to two years?), the container will start collecting rust in the bottom -- something I don't want regardless of what I'm trying to work with.
I'm pretty positive that a glass container would be fine, but for safety reasons I hate to store anything is glass (so far I have succumbed only to using them for small mixes of shellac) -- especially not a pint or quart at a time.
What I'm trying to find out is what to use for longer term storage of mineral spirits. Some plastics will work for a while, but my experience and what I've seen reported, is that the MS will begin to breakdown the plastic within a few months. The Material Safety Data Sheet doesn't specify materials for storage.
Does anyone know a FACTUAL answer on what can be used besides metal or glass? Right now I'm waiting to get a suitable glass container. Something coated in plastic would be great. Meanwhile I have a new gallon of MS...
Rich