HS Hard Wax Oil, 20ml

OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil, 20 ml Sample Bottle

Not big, but great – that's our 20 ml OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil bottle for trying out. Solvent-free High-Solid Hard Wax Oil for basic treatment of solid wood floors, wooden stairs & furniture indoors. Protects with just one oil application.

• Protects with just one coat: 100% High-Solid Hard Wax Oil for maximum wood saturation 
• Solvent-free, fast-curing, highly economical, in clear (unpigmented)
• For all untreated and freshly sanded wood types - ideal for parquet & wood floors
• Combines properties of oil and wax: The oil protects from within, the wax forms a durable surface film
  
• For accelerating through-hardening, optionally process with OLI-NATURA HS Hardener  
  
• Ö10+, TRGS-compliant, DIBT-certified, baubook listed, LFGB-certified (food-safe), suitable for children's toys, saliva and sweat resistant, cobalt/oxime-free

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

Oil + Wax: As the name suggests, the solvent-free »HS Hard Wax Oil« combines the properties of natural oils (90%) and waxes (10%). The abbreviation HS stands for 100% High-Solid. Each individual drop contains selected & highly drying vegetable oils that harden elastically in the wood, providing deep-acting protection from within. The wax remains on the surface and forms an additional protective film.

The oxygen-cured natural oil surface is particularly robust and emphasizes the natural radiance of the wood. The natural oil surface is particularly durable, hard-wearing, and healthy for living spaces. The wood can absorb and release room moisture, has foot-friendly properties, and can be refreshed and re-oiled again and again without sanding. Thus, »HS Hard Wax Oil« is recommended for particularly heavily used solid wood floors and is also used, for example, in exhibition construction.

Thanks to the particularly high solid content, this film-forming impregnation is extremely economical. Ideally, maximum wood saturation is achieved with just one oil application. For flooring, it is applied with a roller or spatula and then polished with a single-disc machine. The HS Hard Wax Oil remains "open for a long time", allowing sufficient time for polishing.

The »HS Hard Wax Oil« is DIBT-emission tested and meets all criteria for commercial processing in surface treatment of wooden floors. It has the highest Giscode classification Ö10+, is baubook-listed and LFGB-certified. This makes it the perfect oil finish for wooden floors in the kitchen and in commercial food areas (restaurants).

Also in color:  For colored design of parquet & wooden floors, we recommend our OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil in color.  

APPLICATION / PROCESSING  

Carefully sand the wood surface, starting with coarse grit, final sanding for floors P100-150, for furniture P180-240. Wood moisture: 8–12%. The surface must be dry, thoroughly cleaned and free of oil, wax, grease, silicone and sanding dust. Process material at room temperature.

• Shake/stir container thoroughly before use. 
  
  
• Apply oil evenly and thinly with a spatula, microfiber roller or oil brush. Work in sections between 5 and 15 m². Re-oil dry areas.
  
  
• Within 60-90 minutes, polish wet oil with a single-disc or polishing machine using a beige pad. Alternatively, you can also work with a beige Super Hand Pad under the Pad Holder for Telescopic Handle. Polish until the wood is saturated. 
  
  
• For the final polish and to remove any excess oil, polish the surface by hand or with a polishing machine using an oil-absorbing cloth or white polishing pad. No excess oil should remain on the surface. 
  
  
• During the curing time, protect from water and do not wet-clean. 

Consumption:  1 coat, depending on the absorbency of the substrate 20-40 g/m² per coat (25-50 m²/l) 

Drying: Depending on humidity and temperature, the surface is dust-dry after 1.5-2 hours and fully cured after 2-3 days. As a 2K variant, the curing time is shortened by 24 hours.

TIPS:  

• Optionally, the oil can be processed with »OLI-NATURA HS Hardener«  in a ratio of 10:1. After mixing, the pot life of the oil is 2-3 hours.

NOTE: Consumption depends on the type of wood, the sanding, and the absorbency of the substrate. Excess material on non-absorbent areas delays drying, as do low temperatures and/or high humidity and/or high wood moisture.

NOTE ON SELF-IGNITION HAZARD: Oil-soaked rags/pads can spontaneously ignite due to heat accumulation! Therefore, clean them immediately after use or store them under water. The product itself is not self-igniting

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The product is label-free. The mixture is not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.  It does not need to be marked with GHS hazard pictograms and signal words and does not constitute dangerous goods. 

Safety notes

Oil-soaked rags/pads can spontaneously ignite due to heat accumulation! Therefore, clean them immediately after use or store them under water. Keep out of the reach of children. P102 Keep out of the reach of children.

CARE & CLEANING

The oiled wood surface retains its natural charm if it is regularly cleaned & cared for. Dust and adhering dirt can be easily wiped away with a dry or slightly damp, but never wet, cloth. Parquet floors, on the other hand, should be vacuumed or swept daily, as sand and dust can cause fine scratches. 

With the concentrated »OLI-NATURA Wood Soap« dirt can be gently removed without damaging the wood. To renew the protective effect, the natural oil surface should be refreshed from time to time with the OLI-NATURA Wood Care Wax . 

How regularly the wood surface needs to be cared for depends on various factors: What kind of wood is the parquet made of? How often is it used? What stresses is it exposed to? Good indications of the need for care of the surface are: if the water resistance decreases or the surface feels dry and dull. Then it should be re-oiled.

DOWNLOADS

> Technical Data Sheet

> Safety Data Sheet

> Catalog: Naturally oiling!

> Cleaning and Care Instructions

FAQ 

Brief description

• The OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil is a solvent-free oil-wax combination with which you can naturally, environmentally friendly and healthily pre-treat solid wood floors and wooden stairs. The abbreviation »HS« in the product-name stands for 100% High-Solid. Thus, with proper application, you achieve maximum wood saturation with just one oil coat. The natural wood color and grain are vividly highlighted.

What is the difference between OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil and OLI-NATURA HS Profiöl?

• The OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil combines the properties of oils and waxes. While the oil preserves the wood from within, the wax hardens as a thin layer on the wood surface. The OLI-NATURA HS Profiöl on the other hand, penetrates deep into the pores and reliably protects the wood from within. It does not form a surface layer, but rather represents an open-pored impregnation.

 Why is one oil application sufficient?

• The OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil has a maximum High-Solid content of 100% and is therefore solvent-free. Therefore, with proper application, it can be assumed that the wood surface is completely saturated with one coat. To achieve maximum saturation and protective effect, the oil coat should be massaged into the wood pores with a pad.

 Why is padding recommended?

• Due to the very high High-Solid content, the oil is somewhat "slower" in processing and should be massaged into the wood pores with the help of a pad to optimally saturate the wood. In addition, polishing the wax component results in a pleasing surface finish. 
  
  Tradesman's TIP: To increase penetration, gently warm the oil shortly before application, do not heat directly.

 How is the HS Hard Wax Oil applied?  

• It can be oiled in various ways. In the flooring area, it is common to apply the oil with a microfiber roller (4-5 mm), a floor brush or with a spatula and then massage it in with a single-disc machine.

 What should be observed during processing?

• In general, the processing instructions in the technical data sheet should be observed. Surface preparation and sanding should always be carried out cleanly and carefully to achieve an optimal surface finish. In addition, an excessively high or low oil application should be avoided. After the specified reaction time, the oil application must be padded off without residue in the wet phase. Oil that is no longer absorbed by the wood and cannot be massaged in should be removed with a cotton cloth or oil absorbent cloth in the direction of the grain. Give the oiled surface the necessary time to harden.

 What is the coverage of HS Hard Wax Oil?

• Depending on the application area, the wood sanding, and the absorbency of the wood, approximately 20 g/m²-40 g/m² is sufficient. This is about 25-50 m² per liter. The coverage of High-Solid Hard Wax Oil is therefore very high. In addition, with professional application, you only need one oil application. This makes the oil very efficient.  
   

• INFO: All information in our technical data sheets refers to smooth and sanded wooden surfaces. Other surfaces may lead to different coverage. Of course, it depends on the wood itself. Every type of wood has natural characteristics and its own absorbency, which is largely responsible for how strongly and evenly the oil can penetrate the wood. Beech, for example, has a high and uneven absorbency. Oak and ash, on the other hand, behave more favorably. It also makes a difference whether you oil end grain or whether solid wood or veneer wood is used. In addition, the sanding of the wood has a great influence on the absorbency of the wood.

 What is the most common application error?

• The most common mistake is that excess oil is not removed after the reaction time. This results in sticky surfaces and drying problems.
  

Craftsman's tip:

• What the wood absorbs, it must receive. What the wood does not absorb, must be removed wet.

Can I paint directly over an unknown coating?

• No, if the old coating is a film-forming lacquer, for example, the oil cannot penetrate the wood pores. Therefore, the old coating must be completely and carefully sanded off before applying the oil. The oil always requires an absorbent substrate.

 Are there samples for testing?

• Yes, upon request, you can order sample bottles from OLI-NATURA to test the coating.

 Does HS Hard Wax Oil change the color of the wood?

• Yes, although the oil is not pigmented, the grain and color of the wood are vividly emphasized (enhanced). The resulting color tone and enhancement depend heavily on the base tone of the wood to be oiled.

 How long does HS Hard Wax Oil take to dry?

• Depending on humidity and temperature, the surface is dust-dry after 1-2 hours and fully cured after 2-3 days. During this time, treat gently and protect from water.
  

• INFO: How quickly the oil dries and cures essentially depends on three conditions: temperature, humidity, and application thickness. The optimal processing conditions are +20°C and 50% relative humidity. The oil should be applied at room temperature. In addition, the object temperature should not be below +15°C. Since the oil cures by absorbing atmospheric oxygen, good ventilation and an optimal room temperature promote the oxidative reaction. Low air circulation, increased humidity, and low temperature, however, can slow down the curing process.

 Is this product subject to labeling requirements?

• No, it is not subject to labeling requirements. The mixture is not classified as hazardous within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. It does not need to be labeled with GHS hazard pictograms and signal words and is not a dangerous good.
  

Does HS Hard Wax Oil contain oximes and cobalt?

• No, the HS Hard Wax Oil is produced without cobalt-containing compounds or oximes. The dried coating is harmless to humans, animals, and plants, complies with DIN EN 71-3 (safety of toys) and DIN 53160 (saliva and sweat resistant) and is LFGB-certified (food-safe).

The HS Hard Wax Oil corresponds to the highest Giscode classification Ö10+. It is a construction product approved by the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) and an ecological construction product listed on Baubook.

Is HS Hard Wax Oil suitable for surfaces that come into contact with food?

• Yes, our OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil is LFGB-certified (food-safe) and can therefore be safely used on surfaces that come into contact with food.

 Does HS Hard Wax Oil smell? 

• Yes, the oil drying can be detected by smell. The odor is particularly noticeable during oxidation and also depends significantly on the type of wood used and the surface size. However, the odor is completely harmless and disappears once the oil has cured.
  
  

• INFO: Since the oil cures by absorbing atmospheric oxygen, good ventilation accelerates the curing of the oil. Insufficient air supply, increased humidity, and low temperatures, however, can slow down the curing and lead to a lingering odor. Over-oiling the wood and excessive wood moisture can also hinder curing and lead to a lingering odor.

 Is there a risk of spontaneous combustion with HS Hard Wax Oil?

• Yes, oil-soaked rags and cloths can self-ignite due to heat accumulation. This is because the oxidatively drying oil naturally cures by absorbing atmospheric oxygen. This generates heat, which is normally released into the environment and is completely harmless. However, in oil-soaked and crumpled rags, cloths, pads, or sponges, the heat cannot escape, so they can self-ignite in the worst case. You should therefore never leave oily cloths or rags lying around carelessly, but instead soak them in water, hang them outdoors, and let them dry. Once treated in this way, they can be disposed of without danger after drying. Alternatively, oil-soaked rags and sponges can also be stored underwater or temporarily in an airtight container. The product itself, however, is not self-igniting.

 How is a surface treated with HS Hard Wax Oil maintained?

• Dust deposits are simply wiped off with a dry, possibly damp, but never wet cloth. Parquet floors, on the other hand, should be vacuumed or swept daily. Adhering dirt can be gently removed with the concentrated "OLI-NATURA Wood Soap" without damaging the wood. For refreshing oiled wood, "OLI-NATURA Wood Care Wax" is recommended. Good indicators for the need for surface care are: if water resistance decreases, color depth fades, and/or the surface feels dry and brittle.

 How do I clean the working tools, such as brushes, etc.?

• For cleaning brushes and tools after applying OLI-NATURA HS Hard Wax Oil, we recommend our environmentally friendly OLI-NATURA Brush Cleaner or our OLI-NATURA Oil Thinner, as well as cleaners and thinners based on white spirit.

 How long does HS Hard Wax Oil last?

• In the unopened original container, 36 months. Opened containers should be immediately resealed airtight, protected from sunlight, and used as quickly as possible.

 Where do I dispose of the container?

• Empty containers can be disposed of in household waste or, preferably, recycled (yellow bin or yellow bag). If there is still a small amount of viscous material in the can, you can leave the can open to dry and then dispose of it. Product residues and packaging should be disposed of in accordance with local official regulations (EU waste code no. 08 01 12).