Tung oil, also known as wood oil, is a natural vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the tung tree.
Nature:
- Tung oil is a yellow to dark brown liquid with a distinctive smell.
The main components of tung oil are unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid.
- Tung oil has a high drying and non-volatile properties, can form a tough, soft film.
- Tung oil also has good weather resistance and corrosion resistance, suitable for outdoor wood protection.
Purpose:
Wood protection: Tung oil is often used to protect wood, such as furniture, flooring, wood carving, etc., which can increase the hardness and durability of wood.
- Paints and waterproof coatings: Tung oil can be used as the base material for paints and coatings, providing good coating performance and aesthetic effect.
- Lacquer production: Tung oil is often used to make lacquer, such as wood lacquer boxes, screens, lacquer tableware and so on.
- Medicinal: Tung oil is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and can be used to treat skin diseases, with anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and repairing effects.
Preparation:
- The production of tung oil is generally obtained by cold pressing the seeds of tung trees.
- First of all, the seeds of the tung tree are broken, and then the mechanical equipment is used to press, to obtain the press residue and oil.
- The extracted oil is then filtered and precipitated to remove impurities and obtain pure tung oil.
Safety information:
- Tung oil should avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth during use. In case of accidental contact, flush immediately with plenty of water and seek medical assistance.
- Tung oil has a high volatility, it is necessary to pay attention to the ventilation environment, to avoid long-term inhalation of tung oil vapor.
- Tung oil is flammable, should be away from fire and high temperature environment, stored in a cool, ventilated place.
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