Linseed oil: Difference between revisions

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Linseed oil is an oil derived from the flax plant. It is obtained by pressing, followed by an optional stage of solvent extraction.

Period uses include:

Modern uses include:

The linoleic acid in linseed oil is used as a dietary supplement.

Safety Note: Rags soaked in linseed oil can self-ignite if stored in a confined space. They should be washed with water and disposed of carefully.

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 '''Linseed oil''' is an [[oil]] derived from the [[flax]] plant.  It is obtained by pressing, followed by an optional stage of solvent extraction.
-Its modern uses include:
+Period uses  include:
+*[[polishing|Polish]]es, [[varnish]]es and [[oil painting|oil paints]]
+*Soot from burning linseed oil is used to make the [[pigment]] '''lamp black'''
+*Wood preservation
+Modern uses include:
 *Animal feeds
 *[[Putty]]
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 *Caulking compounds
 *[[Leather]] treatment
-*[[polishing|Polish]]es, varnishes and oil paints
+*[[polishing|Polish]]es, varnishes and [[oil painting|oil paints]]
 *Animal care products
 *Wood preservation
-''(Please update with the period uses if you know them.)''
 The [[linoleic acid]] in linseed oil is used as a dietary supplement.
 ''Safety Note'': Rags soaked in linseed oil can self-ignite if stored in a confined space.  They should be washed with water and disposed of carefully.
 == External Link ==
 * [http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Linseed_oil Wikipedia entry for Linseed Oil]
 [[category:materials (medieval)]]
+[[category:painting]]