General Product Description

Product Description:

bio pin Beeswax Stain is a interior wood stain which does not fll the grain and can be transparent or tinted. It possesses excellent penetration properties and achieves surfaces with gloss or matt fnish (depending on the amount of polishing). bio pin Floor Varnish forms a water and dirt repellent coat. It is breathable, antistatic and 100% solvent-free.

Areas of application:

bio pin Beeswax Stain can be used for all stained and unstained interior wood surfaces, such as shaped wood, exposed beams, doors, shelves and toys. Do not use for foors. bio pin Beeswax Stain is suitable for toys: meets DIN-EN 71, part 3 on the safety of children’s toys.

Constituents:

• Binding agent:beeswax, carnauba wax, Polymer made from natural oils l
• Solvent: water
• Pigments: earth and mineral pigments
• Additives: cobalt lineolate (lead-free dying agent) vegetable-based emulsifer, silica

Colours:

Transparent no. 0150, tinted white no. 0151,Nordic pine no. 0152, teak no. 0160, walnut no.0155.
Beeswax Stain is milky when liquid, clear when dry.

Storage:

Keep tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Store in cool but frost-free conditions.

Shelf-life:

A minimum of 3 years if kept frmly closed.

Can sizes:

0.375l, 0.75 l, 2.5 l, 10 l (depending on tint).

Class of risks:

Does not apply.

Technical Data

Specifc weight:

Approx. 0.97 g/ml.

Viscosity:

Approx. 25 secs. (DIN-size beaker 4 mm) at 20°C

Flash point:

Does not apply as above 200°C.

Coverage:

70-90 ml/sq metre for one coat depending on composition absorption properties of surface.

Drying time:

Can be re-coated and polished after approx. 6-8 hrs at 20°C and average humidity. Dries to full hardness after a couple of days. High humidity, low temperatures and wet wood slow down the drying process.

How to use

Suitable surfaces:

Wood, wooden construction materials and cork.

Surface requirements:

The surface must be dry and free of dust and grease.

Application:

Paint or spray onto surface. Only use if temperature is above 10°C. Stir well before use.

Thinner:

The beeswax stain comes ready for use. If necessary dilute with water.

Preparation:

Rub off any resins from wooden surface. For resinous and tropical woods use bio pin Thinner. Leave to dry well before treating any further.

Prime Coat:

Apply 1-2 layers of bio pin Primer Oil on very porous surfaces.

Finishing coat:

Evenly apply 1-2 thin layers of bio pin Beeswax Stain along the grain. Leave to dry after each coat.

Further treatment:

To achieve a gloss fnish polish surface with polishing brush or soft, lint free cloth by applying light pressure. Tinted stain may chalk off in the beginning.

Reviving:

To remove water marks and minor damage as well as to revive surface apply thin layer of Beeswax Stain with lint free cloth. Do not treat with abrasive cleaning agents.

Restoration:

Clean and lightly sand old coats which fll the wood grain. Test in hidden area to check whether bio pin Beeswax Stain is compatible with old coating material. Apply prime coat as described above. Completely remove any varnishes, oil paints and opaque high build coating. Then treat as untreated surfaces.

Application advice:

If wax layer is too thick drying time increases considerably and cracks and joints may have a milky appearance.

Safety advice:

Security information, refer to the corresponding Safety data sheet.

Cleaning of tools:

Clean all tools immediately after use in warm soapy water. Rinse well in clear water. Between use clean tools according to instructions or store in water.

Disposal of product:

Do not empty into drains or spill on soil. Completely dried product remnants can be disposed of in the normal way. Empty tins can be recycled.

General advice:

Natural paints have a characteristic odor due to the set vegetable oils. Provide good
ventilation when processing. Drying oils can be ignited under certain circumstances
themselves. Therefore, with This product contaminated rags crumple but not before disposal
spread out to dry or soak in water. When used as described above, there is no danger of
spontaneous combustion.

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