Refined Aged Linseed Oil
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.
For more information on how to handle artist's materials safely, please read How to Safely Handle Art Materials and Pigments.
Storage
For best results store in a cool, dry place tightly closed.
SKU | 510-41ORL |
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Brand | Rublev Colours |
Vendor | Rublev Colours |
Processing Time | Usually ships the next business day. |