NO
It is the solute. "Thinner" usually means mineral spirits, and a LOT of things will dissolve in mineral spirits.
No.
Paint thinner, varsol, and mineral spirits are essentially the same. There are slight differences in the chemistry, but they are functionally equivalent.
In short, no. In the case of diamonds, the intermolecular distances are so small that no solvent can penetrate into the crystal to initiate disintegration. Whatever you chose to do to a diamond, it either stayed unchanged or is destroyed.
Mineral spirits is a colorless liquid that is made from petroleum. It is commonly used as a paint thinner and sometimes as a solvent.
There are 6.33 pounds in a gallon of Mineral Spirits
Mineral spirits is a parts cleaner/paint thinner. Do not apply mineral spirits to your hair. Your hair will be very dry and very brittle.
NO
Yes it is possible to use mineral spirits, but there are safer and more effective ways. After soaking the bearings in mineral spirits, then rinse them with 99% isopropyl alcohol and dry.
It is the solute. "Thinner" usually means mineral spirits, and a LOT of things will dissolve in mineral spirits.
No.
Yes, and then wash the mineral spirits off your hands with soap and warm water.
Mineral spirits should evaporate rather quickly. Scoop out any residue manually.
Paint thinner, varsol, and mineral spirits are essentially the same. There are slight differences in the chemistry, but they are functionally equivalent.
If you use a light grade of mineral spirits you can darken stone. However, make sure you apply it lightly.
You should be able to find mineral spirits at Home Depot,other form og hardwear store, or maybe a paint store.