1 Scope and field of application
This British Standard specifies the requirements for two categories of mineral solvents
for use in paints and varnishes, and for other purposes, as follows:
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Type A, having an aromatics content below 25 % (v/v);
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Type B, having an aromatics content of 25 % to 50 % (v/v).
These materials meet the requirements of the Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied
Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972 as not constituting 'highly flammable liquids'.