Author Topic: Flecto Varathane Plastic Oil Finish (Read 10342 times)

DC · « **on:** December 10, 2015, 07:32:44 pm »

I have a can of this stuff that I've had for at least 40 years. Does anyone know anything about it? I've searched the net and found nothing. It's much like Tung oil in use and finish but it smells a little like paint. Maybe linseed? I'm just curious about what it is. I like it and will use it up although that may take another 40 yrs.

osage outlaw · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2015, 08:47:31 pm »

Google brought up several sites with info. Here is the MSDS info

FLECTO COMPANY * -- VARATHANE CLEAR LIQUID PLASTIC #90 GLOSS -- 8010-00N000575
===================== Product Identification =====================

Product ID:VARATHANE CLEAR LIQUID PLASTIC #90 GLOSS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N000575
MSDS Number: BCFTP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FLECTO COMPANY *
Address:1000 45TH STREET *
City:OAKLAND *
State:CA
ZIP:94608
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-655-2470 *
Emergency Phone Num:415-655-2470 *
CAGE:GO894
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FLECTO CO INC
Address:1000 45TH ST
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94608-3314
Country:US
Phone:800-635-3286
CAGE:58381
Company Name:FLECTO COMPANY *
Address:1000 45TH STREET *
Box:City:OAKLAND *
State:CA
ZIP:94608
Country:US
Phone:415-655-2470 *
CAGE:GO894

============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============

Ingred Name:NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM SPIRITS OR BENZIN)
CAS:8030-30-6
RTECS #:SE7555000
OSHA PEL:100 PPM

Ingred Name:TOLUENE (SARA III)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 7.2%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:ACETONE (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 14.4%
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:N-BUTYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)
CAS:71-36-3
RTECS #:EO1400000
Fraction by Wt: 3.0%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, C 50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ALIPHATIC & HALOGENTATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
(PROPELLENT)
Fraction by Wt: 39.5%

===================== Hazards Identification =====================

Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: INH OF HIGH VAP CONC MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS
OR NAUSEA. AVOID EYE CONTACT & PRLNGD SKIN CONTACT.

======================= First Aid Measures =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH IMMED W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH W/WATER. INH:
PROMPT REMOVAL TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING - CALL
PHYSICIAN.

===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================

Flash Point:105F TCC
Lower Limits:1.3
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USUAL PROCEDURES FOR PAINT

================== Accidental Release Measures ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION (FLAMES, HOT
SURFACES, SPARKS, STATIC) AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. VENTILATE AREA.
REMOVE W/INERT ABSORBENT.

====================== Handling and Storage ======================

Other Precautions:NORMAL PAINT PRECAUTIONS. COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE. DO NOT
USE NEAR FIRE OR FLAME. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.

============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============

Ventilation:USE GOOD VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/RUBBE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
WT PER GAL:7.54 LBS.ADD INGRED:(NON-VOLATILE)POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL
ESTERIFIED W/LINOLENIC OLEIC,PALMITIC & STEARIC ACIDS & MODED
W/TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE.MFR STATES: ZERO TDI - CMPTLY REACT

================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:315-390F
Vapor Pres:>1.
Vapor Density:0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:68.9

================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

==================== Disposal Considerations ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT INCINERATE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. USE
NORMAL PAINT DISPOSAL METHODS IN ACCORDANCE W/FED., STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

DC · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2015, 10:05:49 pm »

That's not the stuff. It says"Flecto Varathane Plastic Oil Finish" on the can. Wait I'll take a picture. The price tag is still on it. I paid $3.15 for a pint.

Pat B · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2015, 10:13:01 pm »

With that skull and cross bones on the can(in red) and most of the ingredientsI think I's dispose of it as hazardous waste.

bubby · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2015, 11:45:30 pm »

http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/finishing/flecto-varathane-varnish
Actually a lot of posts came up

Zuma · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2015, 06:16:28 pm »

LOL
Did you open it? If it ain't rock hard mix it up a bit if it is still
viscous and the bubbles settle out you could still use it.
It's very much like Polly urethane. Maybe a predecessor
of compeditor. Good hard plastic finish.
Zuma

DC · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2015, 07:00:50 pm »

It's not a urethane type finish, it's oil of some kind. I use it regularly. It hasn't skinned over in the can. It's like the day I bought it.

Zuma · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2015, 07:59:00 pm »

I don't think there can be much difference

What is Varathane?
Varathane is a brand name of polyurethane varnish that’s been around since 1958. It’s used as a wood, furniture, cabinet, and floor finish. Chances are good that there is wood in your home that is finished with polyurethane.
I guess I miss spelt it on the previous post.

Varathane - The Best Polymer Clay Sealer - The Blue Bottle Tree
thebluebottletree.com/varathane-best-polymer-clay-sealer/ - Similar

DC · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2015, 08:40:57 pm »

This was manufactured a few hundred miles from here. I found their phone number and I'm going to call them Monday. The only thing about this stuff that is like the Varathane we are all familiar with is the name. It just says"plastic oil" on the can and that puzzles me.

Zuma · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2015, 11:30:13 pm »

DC
The oil, water etc. is just the vehicle that deliverers the plastic
to the surface of the objest to be coated.
I have used these products since their inception.
Yeah older than dirt

Zuma

crooketarrow · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2015, 03:41:58 am »

I don't know about wip on but I've use'd spray on for about 6,8 years. But after time few years cracks up. At first I though it came for the cold weather.

What it really shows with age and time.

It cracks up at stress points you missed tillering. Kinda like crystals but not in the wood in the varafane at stress points. Be a great tool in tillering if it did'nt take the time to crystal up.

I use it all the time on skulls. After I'm done glueing,whiteing when finished I'll spray completely with varafane. Your skulls stay white forever. At least for 35 years thats my oldest skull.

Like I said I've never used brush on.

DC · « **Reply #11 on:** December 14, 2015, 01:34:00 pm »

Got the number for Flecto off the internet and it's an old number, been re-assigned.

DC · « **Reply #12 on:** December 14, 2015, 01:52:49 pm »

I phoned Rustoleum(they own Flecto Varathane) and the guy I got figured that it is linseed oil, dryers and about 10% Varathane. He had never heard of the product but thought that the modern equivalent would be Watco Natural.

JoJoDapyro · « **Reply #13 on:** December 14, 2015, 02:23:31 pm »

Quote from: osage outlaw on December 10, 2015, 08:47:31 pm

Google brought up several sites with info. Here is the MSDS info

FLECTO COMPANY * -- VARATHANE CLEAR LIQUID PLASTIC #90 GLOSS -- 8010-00N000575
===================== Product Identification =====================

How do you figure that isn't it? the title says exactly what your can does.

DC · « **Reply #14 on:** December 14, 2015, 03:48:27 pm »

The can says "plastic oil finish". It doesn't say #90 gloss. I have a can of #91 satin. It looks like this. This one is just as old and it's separated.

Primitive Archer