Refined Aged Linseed Oil, Size: 8 Fl Oz (236.5 Ml)

SKU: NAP-510-41ORL08

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PRICE: US$ 10.80

Refined Aged Linseed Oil is a low-acid value drying oil pressed from North American flax seeds. This is a uniform alkali refined oil with low acidity and light color. Refined Aged Linseed Oil is as light and pure as industrially-produced linseed oil can be made.

Use

Use to make oil colors, thin oil colors or prepare varnishes. This oil is excellent for grinding reactive pigments, and making and thinning whites and pale colors.

Use turpentine, spike oil or mineral spirits as the solvent for oil painting mediums and for brush and studio clean up.

Source

Linseed oil is a yellowish drying oil derived from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum, Linaceae).

Product Information
Natural Source: Linseed Linum usitatissimum
CAS No.: 8001-26-1
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
Linoleic Acid: 24.1%
Linolenic Acid: 47.4%
Oleic Acid: 19.0%
Palmitic Acid: 6.0%
Stearic Acid: 2.5%
Typical Properties
Acid Value (mg KOH/g): 2–4
Color (Gardner, Maximum): 5
Iodine Value: 170–190
Viscosity (Gardner-Holt at 25 °C): A1–A
Appearance (at 25 °C): Clear/Transparent
Specific Gravity (at 25 °C): 0.923
Weight Per Gallon (at 25 °C): 7.71 lbs.
Health and Safety

There are no acute or known chronic health hazards associated with the anticipated use of this product (most chemicals are not fully tested for chronic toxicity). Always protect yourself against potentially unknown chronic hazards of this and other chemical products by keeping them out of your body. Do this by avoiding ingestion, excessive skin contact, and inhalation of spraying mists, sanding dusts and vapors from heating. Conforms to ASTM D-4236.

WARNING: Rags or paper towels contaminated with vegetable drying oils, particularly those containing iron oxide pigments are susceptible to spontaneous combustion. To prevent unexpected fires, used rags or paper towels contaminated with oil-based materials should be collected in a closable, air-tight container. Store water-dampened rags or paper towels in a metal container with an air-tight top. Alternately, washing contaminated rags will remove contaminating materials and eliminate risk.

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Storage

For best results store in a cool, dry place tightly closed.


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