Where does it come from?
All Tried & True Wood Finishes are completely plant derived
from sustainable agricultural resources. Linseed oil is pressed from the seeds
of the flax plantwhose fiber is used for making linen. The waste products are used for animal
feed. We alsouse beeswax, which is a by-product of honey production, and natural varnish
resin (hardenedtree sap) which is a traditional forest product.
How is it made?
Linseed oil is a drying oil. Polymerization is an internal process in
the oil which changes the oil from a liquid to a solid. After the impurities
are removed, the oil is processed to accelerate its drying properties, creating a
polymerized linseed oil. No petroleum distillates, or other solvents, or their derivatives are added. No
heavy metal driers are used. The methods we employ are adapted from 18th to early 20th century
varnish making.We combine quality control, current technology and traditiional formulations to enhance the
inherent properties of this natural resource.
How is it packaged?
Tried & True Wood Finishes are packed in recyclable steel cans. Our
products are food safe so these cans can go to recycling with your household
products. The labels are made from recycled paper and are easily removed for recycling.
How safe is it,really?
All Tried & True Wood Finishes comply with the inner
most circle of product safety established by the FDA: "safe for food contact
surfaces" (FDA 21,Sec 175.300). Beeswax and natural varnish resin are FDA approved as non-toxic
and non-allergic.
Non-hazardous.
Our products, and or any of their ingredients, are not regulated under
the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (Title 40) or the EPA Resource and
Recovery Act(Title 49). Our oils are non-toxic and non-flammable (Although common sense
and our label should be consulted for disposal of wiping cloths). The use of these finishes
in commercial applications is not regulated by OSHA.
No heavy metal driers.
These metallic salts of
cobalt and manganese are a health risk to those who manufacure them. In use
they areconsidered a health risk only in long term exposure.
Fume Free - Zero VOC.No solventsor petroleum distillates are present in Tried & True Wood Finishes. Therefore,
there is nocompromise in environmental impact, worker health and safety, or indoor air quality.