[meteorite-list] Linseed/Flaxseed Oil

[Michael Bross]

Ok, thank you William.

I knew about the auto ignition properties of this oil,
on rags or brushes.

My question doesn't seem to interest my dear fellow listers

Anyway
Great weekend to all

Michael B.



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From: "William Bagwell" <rb211 at tds.net>
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 1:53 AM
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Linseed/Flaxseed Oil

>
> Apologies to those who already know this. The old warning about oily rags
> catching fire is true, just that petroleum oil is very unlikely to do
> this so most people ignore the warnings. Natural oils are more likely to
> do this, with Linseed/Flaxseed topping the list. Not only can it catch
> fire, it *will* catch fire if left wadded up.
>
> Sorry, I have no clue about using it on meteorites. Be great on wooden
> handled magnet sticks.
> -- 
> William
>
> On Thursday 14 June 2012, Michael Bross wrote:
>> Hi everyone
>>
>> By sheer coincidence I met someone advising to use Linseed/Flaxseed oil
>> to protect and finish an antique wood furniture. (from my 100 years old
>> grandma, btw)
>>
>> He also uses that oil to protect and nourish very old coins or other
>> old, oxidized artifacts he founds.
>>
>> Has anyone used that oil for meteorites ? I am thinking about
>> potentially high rusting meteorites...
>> And... what are the outcomes ?
>>
>> Thanks for any feedback
>>
>>
>> Michael B.
>
>
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