DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine
DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine is a thin, volatile oil with a unique eucalyptus odour. Different to Mineral Turpentine, DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine is highly refined and is predominantly used as an artist paint thinner.
TYPICAL USES
- Thinner for oil-based paints in artistic and china painting where a particularly high quality finish is required
- Production of synthetic camphor and shoe, stove and furniture polish
FEATURES
- Unique eucalyptus odour
- Insoluble in water
- Highly refined
How to use DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine
1. Wear protective gear
Always wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection when handling this product.
2. As a paint thinner
- Follow the directions provided by the artist paint manufacturer.
- Use DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine to thin oil-based paints and achieve a high-quality finish.
3. For furniture polish
- Follow the specific furniture polish recipe when using DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine as an ingredient.
Now available at Bunnings Warehouse, Mitre10 & all good hardware stores.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine used for?
A: It is predominantly used as a thinner for oil-based paints in artistic and china painting, and in the production of synthetic camphor, as well as shoe, stove, and furniture polishes.
Q: How is it different from Mineral Turpentine?
A: DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine is plant-based whereas Mineral Turpentine is oil based.
Q: Is it water-soluble?
A: No. DIGGERS™ Pure Gum Turpentine is insoluble in water.
Q: What precautions should I take?
A: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection when using the product. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
