Are Linseed & Tung Oil Safe? Additives and Offgassing

Corinne Segura
Corinne Segura
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Published 2019-08-13
Comparison of linseed and tung oil finishes with a focus on tolerability for the chemically sensitive. I look at what chemical additives are found in these oils as well as the suspected ingredients in top brands like Rubio Monocoat and Odies Oil. I compare the offgassing rates of the 100% pure oil brands and the most popular brands. The blog post contains more information and the final verdict at 30 days of curing. www.mychemicalfreehouse.net/2019/08/linseed-and-tu…

Brands:

100% tung Milk Paint Brand amzn.to/2XPEhS6
100% polymerised Linseed Tried & True amzn.to/2XWTJfi
Rubio Monocoat natural and modified linseed and wax finish I tested Clear amzn.to/2Y6waMq and Sapphire amzn.to/2JXxPi3 with the Part B drier amzn.to/2O6IfS3
Odies Oil I tested Universal (not Original) www.odiesoil.com
100% pure hemp oil that I mention amzn.to/32HrakD

The blog post on linseed and tung oil goes into further details on:

* Which ones were cured at 30 days
* When you can use 100% tung with no thinners
* What are the thinners used in tung oil
* What are the common driers used in linseed
* What are all the ingredients we know are in Rubio Monocoat
* Comparison of linseed and tung
* Which oils you can use on concrete, counter tops, and tiles
* Naturally occurring VOCs in linseed and tung as they cure
* Cure times for both linseed and tung oil
* Links to application instructions

Blog post on Linseed and tung www.mychemicalfreehouse.net/2019/08/linseed-and-tu…

General blog post on sealers list alternative natural wood finishes as well as 0 and low VOC synthetic finishes: www.mychemicalfreehouse.net/2013/02/natural-finish…

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All Comments (5)
  • @janelletavares8161
    I can't tell you how valuable your content has been to me. Thank you so, so much. You're an angel!
  • @EternalFlightVV
    Thank you so much for sharing this information! Can I ask what you would reccomend for a wooden outdoor deck?
  • @hexahexametermeter
    Water based stain with oil applied after is actually better. How do you mess that up?
  • @williamkobling8397
    I think she is talking much about likes or dislikes. Preference plays a large part in this. What makes a product "safe" or "unsafe" to humans is often subjective and misunderstood. I think what a product gives off ...as a scent may not indicate it's safety but rather do you like the scent or not? So these are two very different things. Research and examine the ingredients and stay away from products that don't list the ingredients (ingredients that can reveal exposure concerns and safety) if safety is a big concern. Many essential oils are hazardous to your lungs when put into a diffuser, although I see many people, including massage therapists and wellness clinics use them! So I agree with her point, you must do you research.