100% Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine - Traditional American-Made Natural Solvent
Authentic pure gum spirits of turpentine produced by Diamond G Forest Products, a local small farm business in Patterson, Georgia. This traditional turpentine is derived from living slash pine trees (Pinus elliottii) using sustainable forest practices and fire distillation methods that have been used for hundreds of years.
Key Features & Benefits
- 100% Pure & Natural: Not rectified turpentine - contains no sulfates or impurities from pulp/paper industry
- American-Made: Harvested, distilled, and packaged in south Georgia, USA
- Sustainable Production: Harvested from living, growing trees using eco-friendly forest practices
- Traditional Fire Distillation: Processed using historical methods for superior quality
- Fresh Pine Scent: Natural, pleasant aroma from pure pine gum
- Natural Alternative: Cost-effective alternative to citrus solvent for mixing and cleanup
- All-Natural: Vegan and cruelty-free production
- Eco-Friendly Packaging: Reusable glass bottles and recycled packing materials
Ideal For
Thinning oil-based finishes, cleaning brushes and applicators, diluting varnishes and oil-based paints, traditional wood finishing techniques, and any application requiring a natural, pure solvent.
How to Mix with Oil Finishes
Standard Mixing Ratios:
- HNF Concentrated Oil, Pure Tung Oil or Pure Linseed Oil: Mix 50/50 (1 part turpentine to 1 part oil) for traditional hand-rubbed finishes
- First Coat Application: Mix 60% turpentine to 40% oil for deeper penetration into bare wood
- Subsequent Coats: Mix 50/50 or reduce turpentine to 40% for build coats
- Varnish Thinning: Add 10-20% turpentine to reduce viscosity for easier application
- Custom Blends: Adjust ratios based on temperature, humidity, and desired drying time
Mixing Instructions:
- Pour oil finish into a clean container
- Add turpentine in desired ratio
- Stir thoroughly to ensure complete blending
- Apply mixture as you would any oil finish
- Turpentine will evaporate, leaving the oil to cure in the wood
Cleanup Instructions
For Brushes and Applicators:
- Pour pure turpentine into a clean container
- Swirl brushes or applicators in turpentine to dissolve oil finish
- Squeeze out excess and repeat with fresh turpentine if needed
- Once clean, wash with soap and warm water
- Reshape bristles/pads and allow to air dry completely
For Hands and Skin: Use soap and water. Do not use turpentine directly on skin for extended periods.
Solvent Disposal: Allow used turpentine to settle in a sealed container. Oil residue will sink to bottom. Decant clean turpentine for reuse. Dispose of contaminated solvent according to local hazardous waste regulations.
Safety Information
WARNINGS: Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation and central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage.
DO NOT take internally. We do NOT endorse taking any type of solvent internally, including this one.
Precautions:
- Ventilation: Use only in well-ventilated areas or wear appropriate respirator
- Fire Safety: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces - No smoking
- Personal Protection: Wear protective gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing
- Avoid Inhalation: Do not breathe vapors or mist - use outdoors or with adequate ventilation
- Skin Contact: Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
- Storage: Keep container tightly closed in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials
- Keep Out of Reach: Store away from children and pets
First Aid:
- If Swallowed: DO NOT induce vomiting due to aspiration hazard. Call poison control or doctor immediately
- If on Skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing
- If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Disposal of Rags: Rags, steel wool, or waste soaked with turpentine or oil finishes may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded. Immediately after use, place rags in water or lay flat outdoors to dry away from buildings, then dispose of properly.
About Diamond G Forest Products
Diamond G Forest Products, LLC is an eco-friendly, family-owned agribusiness in Patterson, Georgia, USA. They harvest raw pine gum from living slash pine trees using sustainable forest practices, then fire distill it on their farm using traditional methods. Every step - from harvesting to packaging - is done by hand with attention to detail and environmental responsibility. A portion of proceeds supports reforestation and agricultural education.
Technical Specifications
- Product: 100% Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine
- Source: Slash pine trees (Pinus elliottii)
- Origin: South Georgia, USA
- Processing: Traditional fire distillation
- Purity: 100% pure - not rectified turpentine
- Scent: Fresh natural pine
- Size: 8 oz reusable glass bottle
- Flammability: Flammable liquid
- HS Code: 380510
Environmental Commitment
This turpentine is produced with minimal environmental impact through sustainable forest practices, reusable glass packaging, recycled packing materials, digital marketing to reduce waste, and support for local vendors to reduce carbon emissions. Choosing this product supports American small farms and responsible forestry.
Composition
We disclose ALL ingredients that we use. Heritage Natural Finishes contain NO petroleum products, or metallic drying agents whatsoever! We use only the highest quality ingredients from the most sustainable sources possible. What you see here is what you get. If you have any questions, you can always call us!
Tung Oil
100% pure with no additives. This is the highest quality tung oil available; drying harder and forming a more durable finish than linseed oil alone. Both oils are dryer-free and slightly heat-treated (polymerized).
Special Aged Linseed Oil
Obtained from flax grown in the Red River Valley of the U.S. and Canada. It is purified and refined by natural oxidation and blowing, and dries as clear or clearer than tung oil, with none of the characteristic discoloration that is typical of hardware store varieties. No other finishing oil penetrates as deeply into wood.
Beeswax
Only filtered, chemical and bleach-free white beeswax wax is used. Beeswax adds visual depth of grain, smoothness, and elastic durability. Beeswax forms a skim coat that keeps the finish on the wood, slowing the evaporation of the solvent, which gives the oils more time for absorption.
Pure Citrus Solvent
This is the purest form of citrus turpenes (solvent), extracted from cold-pressed orange peel oil. This is the only solvent used in our finishes, and is also sold separately for thinning product or cleaning up. Pure Citrus Solvent is a safer alternative to mineral spirits, and other harsh solvents and can be used the same way.
Pine Rosin
Gum rosin extracted from pine sap and separated from the turpentine. This is the gum rosin found in heart pine, giving the wood its hardness and durability. We use only top grade, crystal-free, water-white rosin. No synthetic resins are used.