M&G Industrial supplies a large range of industrial‑grade solvents for cleaning, degreasing, paint thinning, surface preparation and workshop maintenance across Canberra. Our stocked range covers methylated spirits, white spirits, acetone, kerosene, mineral turpentine, and professional glass cleaner in 1L–25L pack sizes for fabrication shops, painters, maintenance teams, and industrial users.
🟪 Methylated Spirits (Denatured Ethanol)
Stocked: LS7A 25L Overview: High‑purity methylated spirit (ethanol with denaturant) ideal for general cleaning, disinfecting and solvent wiping.
Typical Uses:
- Cleaning glass, windows, benchtops, fabric, furs
- Dissolving shellac and spirit dyes
- Disinfecting surfaces
- Used neat by spray, immersion, wipe‑off or air‑dry
Key Properties: Fast evaporation, strong disinfectant action, low residue.
🟦 White Spirits (Mineral Spirits / Stoddard Solvent)
Stocked:
- 52074 – 1L
- 53141 – 4L
- 54238 – 20L
Overview: A versatile hydrocarbon solvent used for degreasing, extraction, paint thinning and equipment cleaning.
Typical Uses:
- Solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquers, aerosols, wood preservatives
- Cleaning paint brushes
- General workshop degreasing
- Asphalt and bitumen‑related cleaning
Chemistry: Mixture of saturated alicyclic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
🟧 Acetone
Stocked:
- LS13 1L
- ACE5 5L
- LS13 20L
Overview: A fast‑evaporating, high‑strength solvent for resins, plastics, adhesives and metal prep.
Typical Uses:
- Thinning polyester resin
- Cleaning tools used with resin systems
- Dissolving epoxies and superglue before cure
- Heavy‑duty degreasing for metal prior to painting
- Electronics: removing rosin flux after soldering
Key Properties: Extremely fast evaporation, high solvency, leaves surfaces clean and dry.
🟨 Kerosene – Blue
Stocked: KERO 5 – 5L
Overview: A versatile hydrocarbon solvent suitable for heaters, lamps, degreasing and general cleaning.
Typical Uses:
- Lamp, heater and blow‑lamp fuel
- Engine degreaser
- Wood‑fire starter
- Surface cleaner
Properties:
- Slightly oily, slow‑tail boiling range
- Slow evaporation
- Good solvency for organic compounds
- Minimal residue
- Mild odour
🟩 Mineral Turpentine (Turps)
Stocked: LS15 4L
Overview: A multipurpose solvent widely used in painting, cleaning and surface preparation.
Typical Uses:
- Removing oil and grease
- Thinning paints
- Cleaning paint brushes
- Dissolving bitumen
🟦 Clear View Glass & Window Cleaner
Stocked:
- CV5 – 5L
- CV25 – 25L
Overview: A professional‑grade glass cleaner formulated to remove dirt, grime and dust while leaving a streak‑free finish.
Use Instructions:
- Apply light foam with atomiser
- Wipe with lint‑free cloth
- Polish with dry cloth
Why Canberra Trades Choose M&G Industrial
- Full range of industrial solvents in practical workshop sizes
- Reliable supply for painters, fabricators, maintenance teams, automotive and electrical
- Local stock in Canberra for fast pickup and delivery
- Technical guidance for correct solvent selection and safe use