08-28-2006, 07:57 PM
Linseed oil can also spontaneously combust so it should be used with some caution :lol: Its drying and polymerization releases energy so is a fire hazard:
I suspect this is more of a problem with natural fabric rags as opposed to rawhide or leather which are a lot harder to burn, but still...
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Quote:CAUTION: Oil soaked materials may spontaneously ignite.RISK OF FIRE FROM SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION EXISTS WITH THIS PRODUCT. Linseed Oil generates heat as it dries. This heat generated as it dries can cause spontaneous ignition of materials contacted by Linseed Oil. Oily rags or waste and other oily materials can cause spontaneous combustion fires if not handled properly.
I suspect this is more of a problem with natural fabric rags as opposed to rawhide or leather which are a lot harder to burn, but still...
[url:yv94m53z]http://www.allprocorp.com/techbuls/SunnyTB/7590TB21035BldLnsdOil.cfm[/url]
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