Tung Oil

Name:
Tung Oil
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	China-wood oil
Properties:
Yellow drying oil. D 0.9360–0.9432, saponification value 193, iodine value 150–165, refr index 1.5030, flash p 552F (288.9C), autoign temp 855F (457C). Soluble in chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, and oils. Combustible.
Derivation:
From the seeds of Aleurites cordata, a tree indigenous to China. It is now produced in China, Argentina, and Paraguay; U.S. production has been virtually discontinued.
Chief Constituents:
Eleostearic acid (80%).
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion. Contact causes dermatitis. Ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea and tenesmus, thirst, dizziness, lethargy, and disorientation. Large doses can cause fever, tachycardia, and respiratory effects. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. Can react with oxidizing materials.
Use:
Food additive; wood finish.