Michael Odom wrote:
> To the nice SA resident:
>
> Mineral oil is a standard and should be available even way down there.
> Your pharmacist (chemist?) will have it.
>
> Also you could use walnut oil. Painters (like me) have been known to
> use walnut oil in their paints since it dries like linseed oil does.
> Actually, it doesn't dry, but polymerizes in the presence of oxygen
> and hardens to a tough film.
>
> HOWEVER, if you or anyone you know is allergic to nuts, walnut oil may
> be a severe hazard. I don't know if the allergens in the oil will
> survive oxidation.
>
>
> modom
>
> Only superficial people don't judge by appearances.

Thanks. We shall investigate the chemists. The walnut oil is a good
option. None of our family is allergic to nuts (judging by the amount
we consume, anyway

Cheers
Cathy
> -- Oscar Wilde