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Turpentine is one of the oldest known and most widely used industrial solvents. Compared with other chemical solvents, turpentine is unique in the fact that it is made from a renewable source. As a chemical, turpentine is naturally derived from live pine trees, as it has been for decades. After a thorough distillation process, it […]

Turpentine oil has been historically used in the color industry for various purposes, primarily as a solvent and thinner for oil-based paints. Here’s how it has been used in the industry: 1. Solvent for Oil Paints: Turpentine oil is a natural solvent that can dissolve the resins and pigments in oil-based paints. Artists and painters