Linseed oil, is a colorless to yellowish oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant.
linseed oil
Uses[]
Most applications of linseed oil exploit its drying properties, i.e., the initial material is liquid or at least pliable and the aged material is rigid but not brittle. The water-repelling (hydrophobic) nature of the resulting hydrocarbon-based material is advantageous.