Mylands Food Safe Oil – 1 Litre

Description

Mylands Food Safe Oil is suitable for use on surfaces that come into contact with food preparation such as chopping boards, butcher’s blocks, turned bowls or containers. It is a colourless, odourless and tasteless oil for interior use that is low viscosity.

Mylands Food Safe Oil can also be used whilst French Polishing as a lubricant because it will not polymerise, hardening on the surface or add unwanted sheen so can be worked off more easily; unlike the traditionally used Raw Linseed Oil.

How to use Mylands Food Safe Oil

1. Clean, dry and sand the timber – ensuring all dust is removed.
2. Apply a thin coat of Mylands Food Safe Oil first using a clean, lint free cloth, work this into the surface and leave to sink in for 6 hours.
3. If needed, after 12 hours you can then abrade back with 320 grit finishing paper and apply another thin coat, further coats can be applied depending on the absorbency of the substrate but 2 should be sufficient.
4. If using as polishing lubricant, a few drops applied to the surface of the rubber should be sufficient to help with the application of Shellac Polish once the surface becomes tacky. It can then be worked off with a small amount of white spirit in preparation for the final coat of polish or spiriting off.

Maintenance – Clean oiled surfaces with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not soak item in water or wash with bleach as these can warp and stain the surface of the wood. If surface is beginning to show signs of wear i.e. cutting marks or scratches, gently abrade back with 320grit finishing paper, and re-apply up to two layers of Mylands Food Safe Oil as in the manner before. This can be done as and when wear shows or every 2 weeks or monthly for optimum use.

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Please note 

Thinning is not necessary due to the high viscosity nature of the oil.

Always test on a small offcut or inconspicuous area to check you are happy with the finish before oiling the whole article.

If working on a previously coated surface remove the old coating with either Mylands Special De-Waxing Solution (for oil and wax finishes) or paint and varnish remover (for lacquer finishes).

Coverage – On average per litre 10-12 m2 – dependant on substrate absorbancy and method of application.

Storage – Always replace the container lid, otherwise the oil could deteriorate. Store at a temperature above 5°C.