Mike Wye & Associates
Suppliers of Natural Building and Decorating Products
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    BEESWAX

    Technical Information Sheet

    Characteristics Beeswax consists of natural beeswax and other natural waxes, vegetable oils, resins and natural solvents. It is easy to use, penetrates well, is water-repellent, breathable, anti-static and has a pleasant smell.

    Ingredients Citrus peel oil, beeswax, carnauba wax, paraffin wax, aliphatic hydrocarbons, colophony resin, linseed oil, wood oil, ethanol, propolis, copaiba balm, Peru balm, cobalt, zirconium, zinc and calcium-octoate drier.

    Application This Beeswax can be used everywhere for cleaning and protecting, except in damp and wet rooms. Suitable for hard and soft woods, whether raw, stained, or oiled, e.g. toys, furniture, panelling, antiquities and musical instruments.

    Preliminary treatment Surface must be smooth, dry (max wood moisture: 14%), clean and free from grease. If necessary, clean with Thinner. When priming with Universal Priming Oil, consult data sheet.

    Directions for use Ready to use. Apply thinly and evenly with lint free cloth and polish. Thick coats may turn white. Dry after 3-6 hours.

    Coverage On unprimed wood one litre covers 30-40 mē, on primed wood, 40-60 mē.

    Cleaning of
    implements
    Clean immediately after use with water.
    Clear stubborn remains with Thinner.

    Storage

    Keep in a cool dry place and seal well.

    Safety Precautions Flammable! Danger of spontaneous combustion!
    Keep rags soaked in beeswax in water or allow to dry out completely (and then take for recycling). Keep away from children.


    Disposal Ask advice about quantities to prevent leftovers. Clean out containers and take to a recycling centre. Do not dispose of solvent-based products carelessly. Dried out leftovers can be disposed of with your household rubbish.

    Notes The technical information on this data sheet was provided by Biofa. If the situation requires you to deviate from it, please contact Mike Wye & Associates (01409 281644). This data sheet supersedes all previous technical information.
    Last amendment 02/12/02

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