Up front: intent is not to disparage Timberlux or their products. I have never used their products so have no firsthand knowledge as to applicability.
As to Timberlux ingredients, when looking at the Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) which is a legal document required by OSHA. Timberlux listed Naphtha (thinner), linseed/sunflower oils and metallic driers.
We all know that linseed oil has historically been used in wood finishes, we also know that linseed oil alone is not a very good wood protectant, as it easily allows moisture and moisture vapor to penetrate the wood fibers. In the past, it’s been mixed with shellac or resins: amber, dammar, copal, etc to make a varnish.
I have no idea on the protective qualities of sunflower oil as nobody recommend it for anything more than “food safe” applications such as cutting boards and salad bowls. And only if you cannot use walnut oil due to nut allergies.
The metallic driers help the linseed and sunflower oils to oxidize, and neither will completely dry on their own.
Respectfully
Mike
