Proterra FOODCARE-OIL GE 11077

Proterra FOODCARE-OIL consists to over 99 % of renewable raw materials and contains neither siccatives nor animal components. This oil is a solvent-free, odour-neutral plant oil with a light inherent colour and good lightfastness. The dried surface is dirt and water resistant and has good chemical and mechanical resistance. It superb natural effect accentuates the exclusive colour depth and texture in wood. Given its natural raw materials, it is particularly suitable for the surface treatment of wooden objects that come into contact with food, e.g. kitchen work surfaces, chopping boards or fruit bowls, as well as for use on children’s toys. The material meets EN 71-3 (2014-12) and the provisions of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB) as well as Council Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and having passed the sensory tests it is therefore also suitable for direct contact with food and animal feed.

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vegan vegetable oil made from 99 % renewable raw materials
for use on objects that come into contact with food
meets DIN EN 71-3 (2014-12) and the provisions of the German Food and Feed Code (LFGB) as well as Council Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004

Processing

Gauze pads / cloth
Dipping
Wiping with a cloth

100%sustainable

renewable resources 100%

Areas of application

Universal use in decorative interior design for surfaces that are to obtain a natural surface treatment, are exposed to normal to medium use and have direct contact with food. Above all for kitchen work surfaces, chopping and breakfast boards, fruit bowls and other food storage containers made of wood as well as toys and the like.

Technical information

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Proterra FOODCARE-OIL GE 11077 2 MB

Sustainability data sheet

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Proterra FOODCARE-OIL GE 11077 1 MB

Certificates

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Test report food contact (LFGB and Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004) 89 KB

Technical Specifications

Proportion of renewable raw materials %	99,95 %
Appearance	colourless
VOC EU %	0 %
Number of layers (max)	2
Quantity per layers (min)	5 g/m²
Quantity per layers (max)	20 g/m²
Total quantity applied	20 g/m²

Processing Instructions

Drying	16 h / 20 °C
Due to hardening	7 d / 20 °C
Surface sanding (grain size)	120 - 320
Intermediate sanding (grain size)
Yield per pass	46 - 184 m²/l
Processing information	Rub it in using a fine sanding fleece, allow absorption for 5 - 10 min and then remove the excess using a cotton cloth. Impregnated cotton clothes can be washed at 60 °C after use using regular household detergents.
Special notes	The oiled surface must be stored for at least 1 week at 20 °C and with adequate air circulation prior to contact with food and animal feed.

Procedure example

Fruit bowl, olive wood sanded according to instructions with dust removal.

Apply 1 x circa 10 - 20 g/² FOODCARE-OIL GE 11077 using a fine sanding fleece and rub it in.

Remove the excess with a cotton cloth after absorption for 5 - 10 min at 20 °C room temperature.

The surface should appear dry; otherwise there may be issues with thorough drying.

A second coat of oil can be applied after 16 h at 20 °C room temperature, or the piece can be packaged.

The oiled surface must be stored for at least 1 week at 20 °C and with adequate air circulation prior to contact with food and animal feed.

General Notes / Disclaimer

Our technical information is continually adapted to keep up to date with the latest technology and statutory regulations. The latest version is always available online at www.hesse-lignal.de or talk to your local account manager. This information is for advice and is based on the best knowledge available and careful research in line with the current state of the art. This information cannot be held as legally binding. We also refer you to our terms and conditions of business. Safety data sheet is provided in accordance with EC regulation no. 1907/2006.