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2. Wood drying - Wikipedia

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   Wrapping planks or logs in materials which will allow some movement of moisture, generally works very well provided the wood is first treated against fungal infection by coating in petrol/gasoline or oil. Mineral oil will generally not soak in more than 1–2 mm below the surface and is easily removed by planing when the timber is suitably dry.

3. Mineral oil - Wikipedia

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   Mineral oil is used as a laxative to alleviate constipation by retaining water in stool and the intestines. [11] Although generally considered safe, as noted above, there is a concern of mist inhalation leading to serious health conditions such as pneumonia. [12] Mineral oil can be administered either orally [13] or rectally. [14]

4. Creosote - Wikipedia

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   The term creosote has a broad range of definitions depending on the origin of the coal tar oil and end-use of the material. With respect to wood preservatives, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers the term creosote to mean a pesticide for use as a wood preservative meeting the American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Standards P1/P13 and P2. [6]

5. Wood preservation - Wikipedia

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   Tung oil has been used for hundreds of years in China, where it was used as a preservative for wood ships. The oil penetrates the wood, and then hardens to form an impermeable hydrophobic layer up to 5 mm into the wood. As a preservative it is effective for exterior work above and below ground, but the thin layer makes it less useful in practice.

6. Tar - Wikipedia

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   An old wood tar oil recipe for the treatment of wood is one-third each genuine wood tar, balsam turpentine, and boiled or raw linseed oil or Chinese tung oil. [citation needed] A boat transporting pine tar barrels on Oulu River in 1910. In Finland, wood tar was once considered a panacea reputed to heal "even those cut in twain through their ...

7. 7 Surprising Uses for Mineral Oil - AOL

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   Did you know that mineral oil can be used to remedy a range of everyday complaints, ranging from dry skin to a flaky scalp? Yep, it might just be one of the most versatile products in your beauty ...