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Turpentine is usually contained in drums made from 2mm galvanized sheet irons. The average net weight of each drum is 175KG, and gross weight 197KG. The drum itself weighs 22KG. (2mm in thickness)
After putting into the drum for some time, turpentine will become turbid and there will be white particles deposition separated out, covering the bottom and make the nearby turpentine to be milk white and opaque. This is because turpentine reacts with zinc oxide, zinc resinate and chloride under the presence of water and air. It is oxidized and polymerized, generating suspended substance that combines with zincic salt to become white particles depositing to the drum bottom. To avoid becoming turbid, newly produced turpentine should be standing for 7-10 days in the storage. Before packing, it should be filtrated by salt to remove residual water in it.
The drum for turpentine should better be coated a thin film of Teflon for protection.
In storage and shipment, heat and fire should be avoided; the storage place should be shaded and cool. In shipment, the cover of the drum should be screwed tightly to prevent water from entering.
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