Linseed oil is the carrier used in oil paint.
It can also be used as a painting medium, making oil paints more fluid, transparent and glossy.
Traditional glazing putty, consisting of a paste of chalk powder.
Sealant for glass windows that hardens within a few weeks of application and can then be painted over.
Linseed oil is used to bind wood dust, cork particles.
And related materials in the manufacture of the floor covering linoleum.
PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
Acid Value | 0.3 Max. |
Color (Gardner) | 6 Max. |
Iodine Value (wijs) | 175 Min. |
Saponification Value | 189 - 195 |
Viscosity | A₁ - A |
Specific Gravity @30ºC | 0.9200 – 0.9300 |
Refractive Index @40ºC | 1.4720 - 1.4750 |