Re: Non-Toxic Finishes For Cutting Boards, Salad Bowls and Toys

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: : : : NON-TOXIC FINISHES FOR CUTTING BOARDS, SALAD BOWLS, AND TOYS : : : : : : There are several options for finishing a cutting board or anything that requires a non-toxic finish (toys for example). : : : You can use a special cutting board oil or salad bowl finish. Behlens Salad Bowl Finish is one product that is safe for food contact after drying. : : : Walnut oil is another option. It is a true drying oil that reacts with the air and hardens, it is available grocery stores or some mail order woodworking supply stores. : : : Shellac is non-toxic when it is dry according to the A.F. Suter Co. (one of the world leaders in shellac production), in fact shellac is used by pharmaceutical companies as a pill coating and it is used in candy and fruit coatings. : : : Pure Tung Oil is non toxic if it doesn't contain dryers or solvents. Don't use tung oil products that are mixtures containing toxic dryers dyes or solvents. : : : Watco says its oils are safe for food or toy use after they've dried for 30 days : : : Water-based polyurethanes are often non-toxic when dry check the label to make sure. : : : : In Canada it is common to use Mineral oil for anything that has contact with food. It is edible (used as a laxitive) and does not go rancid as do most food oils

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