Balm turpentine oil

KREIDEZEIT Balsamic Turpentine Oil is obtained by steam distillation from the resin exudate (balsam) of various pine species. It is a clear, low-viscosity oil with a penetrating, fresh odour.

For thinning oil-based KREIDEZEIT products (Wood Glaze, Stand Oil Paint, Hard Oils, Cloth Wax, plant oils such as boiled linseed oil and stand oils), cleaning tools soiled with them, removing stains, degreasing and dissolving terpene-soluble natural resins.

Properties

• essential oil from pine balsam (steam distillation)
• Thinner for oil-based KREIDEZEIT products
• for cleaning tools, degreasing, stain removal
• dissolves colophony, dammar and other terpene-soluble natural resins

Suitable substrates

As a thinner/cleaner for oil-based KREIDEZEIT products and tools.

Application & Processing

Thinning: Thin oil-based KREIDEZEIT products sparingly as required (e.g. dense or tannin-rich timbers for the first coat of oil).

Cleaning: Clean brushes and tools with Balsamic Turpentine Oil immediately after use, then wash with Olive Care Soap or Corfu Soap.

Technical data

Full declaration

Double-rectified Portuguese gum turpentine oil. When using the product, observe the complete product information (technical data sheet and safety data sheet).

Note: Flammable, may cause skin irritation and allergic reactions – wear gloves, ensure adequate ventilation and lay oil-soaked rags out flat to dry. Observe the safety data sheet.

Frequently asked questions

What do I use balsam turpentine oil for?
For thinning oil-based KREIDEZEIT products, for cleaning brushes and tools and for dissolving natural resins such as rosin and dammar.

Gum turpentine or orange peel oil?
Both are thinners for oil-based products. Orange peel oil has a more pleasant smell, while gum turpentine has greater solvent power.

Can I use it to thin wall paints?
No, only oil-based products. Wall paints are adjusted with water.