Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil 16 fl oz

Natural Pigments cold-pressed linseed oil is pressed from flaxseeds without the use of heat or solvents. Cold-pressed linseed oil is recommended when grinding dry pigment to make oil paint. Used as a medium with oil colors for thinning, heightening gloss and transparency, and reducing brush marks.

Linseed oil is a yellowish drying oil derived from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum, Linaceae).

Properties
Natural Source:	Linseed Linum usitatissimum
Acid Value (mg KOH/g), max:	0.85
Color (Gardner), max:	11
Iodine Value:	181.2
Viscosity (Stokes @ 25� C):	-
Viscosity (Gardner-Holdt @ 25� C):	A
Appearance:	Clear/Transparent at 25� C
Specific gravity:	0.923 @ 25� C
Weight Per Gallon:	7.71 lbs.

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 closeable, 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.