Linseed Oil Market - Global Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecast, 2014 – 2020

Linseed oil is natural oil derived from dry and ripe seeds of flax plant. Linseed oil is also commonly known as flaxseed oil. Linseed oil is obtained from the seeds by pressing as well as by solvent extraction process. Linseed oil has an unique polymerizing property by virtue of which it can polymerize into a solid form. This property of linseed oil is responsible for most of the applications it enjoys. Linseed oil is blended or mixed with other resins, solvents and oils in order to be used as pigment binder in paints and coatings, as varnish and impregnator in wood finishing, and as an ingredient in the manufacturing process of linoleum. Apart from these main applications linseed oil is also used in the production of certain soaps and inks.

Read More @ http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/linseed-oil-market.html

The linseed oil market is primarily driven by its application as a varnish for wooden products treatment. Linseed oil does not form a solid film coating on the wooden surface and are absorbed by the surface. It provides a shining appearance to the wooden product without appearing glossy. It is the most common oil used in wood treatment process owing to the low cost of the product and easy availability compared to other products. Linseed market is also propelled by its application in the paints and coatings market. Linseed oil is used as a drying oil in paints and coatings owing to its film forming and fast drying capabilities. It is also used extensively as a binding agent for surface coatings in the manufacturing process of hard boards. Driers and a few other compounds are added in linseed oil to impart special functionality to the product. Some of the most common products manufactured with linseed oil as the main ingredient are grinding oil, bonding oil, tempering oil, integral oil, catalized curing oil, litho oil (pale and regular), special conjugated oil and special varnishes amongst some others.

Application of linseed oil in traditional...