Abstract: Transport compositions include a crude oil composition and a solvent formulation including at least one terpene component. In some embodiments, the terpene is a monoterpene. In some embodiments, the terpene is pure gum turpentine, oil of turpentine, a component of turpentine, or a combination of these. Addition of a minimal amount of solvent formulation to the crude oil composition raises the flash point of the mixture, preferably to a predetermined value, which may be in the range of 100 to 120° F., in the range of 120 to 140° F., above 140° F., or above 170° F., depending on the application. The amount of terpene is preferably in the range about 0.005 to about 5 percent by total weight of the transport composition. Methods of raising the flash point of a crude oil composition and methods of increasing the safety of handling a crude oil composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and solvent mixtures include at least one organic solvent and at least one terpene. In some embodiments, the terpene is a monoterpene. In some embodiments, the terpene is pure gum turpentine, oil of turpentine, a component of turpentine, or a combination of these. In some embodiments, the organic solvent is acetone or a green solvent. Addition of a minimal amount of terpene to the organic solvent or organic solution raises the flash point of the mixture, preferably to a predetermined value. The predetermined value is preferably in the range of 110 to 120° F. The amount of terpene is preferably in the range about 0.05 to about 5 percent by total weight of the mixture. In some embodiments, the compositions are used as coatings, such as paints or adhesives. In some embodiments, at least one terpene is added to a lubrication formulation.

Abstract: Compositions and solvent mixtures include at least one organic solvent and at least one terpene. In some embodiments, the terpene is a monoterpene. In some embodiments, the terpene is pure gum turpentine, oil of turpentine, a component of turpentine, or a combination of these. In some embodiments, the organic solvent is acetone or a green solvent. Addition of a minimal amount of terpene to the organic solvent or organic solution raises the flash point of the mixture, preferably to a predetermined value. The predetermined value is preferably in the range of 110 to 120° F. The amount of terpene is preferably in the range about 0.05 to about 5 percent by total weight of the mixture. In some embodiments, the compositions are used as coatings, such as paints or adhesives. In some embodiments, at least one terpene is added to a lubrication formulation.

Abstract: A terpene alcohol premix formulation raises the flash point of a volatile organic solvent to a level that results in a solvent solution that is less volatile. The catalytic formulation consists of a blend of two or more terpene alcohols and acetone. The blended terpene alcohols are present in the catalytic formulation in an amount of from about 5% to about 40%, by weight, based on the total weight of the terpene alcohol premix formulation. The remainder of the terpene alcohol premix formulation consists of from about 60% to about 95% acetone, by weight, based on the total weight of the terpene alcohol premix formulation.

Abstract: The flash points of volatile organic compounds are raised by using from about 0.05 to 5.0 wt. % of a combination of two or more terpene alcohols to allow the blended compound to have a higher flash point. In contrast to heavier loadings, the lower loading of two or more terpene alcohols to a VOC has been found to increase the range of uses for such compounds and as well as increasing the shelf life of the VOC.

Abstract: A terpene alcohol premix formulation raises the flash point of a volatile organic solvent to a level that results in a solvent solution that is less volatile. The catalytic formulation consists of a blend of two or more terpene alcohols and acetone. The blended terpene alcohols are present in the catalytic formulation in an amount of from about 5% to about 40%, by weight, based on the total weight of the terpene alcohol premix formulation. The remainder of the terpene alcohol premix formulation consists of from about 60% to about 95% acetone, by weight, based on the total weight of the terpene alcohol premix formulation.

Abstract: The present invention consists of raising the flash points of volatile organic compounds by using a from about 0.05 to 5.0 wt. % of a combination of two or more terpineols to allow the blended compound to have a higher flash point. In contrast to heavier loadings, the lower loading of two or more terpineols to a VOC has been found to increase the range of uses for such compounds and as well as increasing the shelf life of the VOC.

Abstract: A method of raising the flash point of a green solvent by adding from about 0.05 to 5.0 wt. % of at least one alpha terpine alcohol (alpha terpineol), based on the weight of the at least one alpha terpine alcohol and the green solvent. Green solvents are derived from organic matter, such as plants. They are not the product of petroleum feed stocks. Preferably, two alpha terpine alcohols are added to the green solvent. Further, the addition of at least one alpha terpine alcohol improves both the freeze resistance and the shelf life of the final green solvent solution.