Olive oil is the oil that comes from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europea). Virgin olive oil is produced by mechanical processing of the olive fruit in olive mills. It is a key element of the Mediterranean diet and is considered a healthy food product due to its content of monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, etc.
Physical and chemical characteristics
Crude virgin olive oil is a mixture of various ingredients. These can be distinguished into three categories: Glycerides, fat-soluble substances and water-soluble substances. They can also be distinguished into saponifiable and non-saponifiable components. Glycerides, which are also saponifiable components, are mainly triglycerides, i.e. esters of glycerol with fatty acids. The latter are mainly: oleic, palmitoleic, linoleic, stearic and palmitic. The first three are unsaturated fatty acids, and the other two are saturated
Historical data
In the Greek area, presses for the production of oil from olives and containers (jars) for oil storage dating from the Mycenaean era have been found. According to the excavations carried out in the Proto-Cycladic II (2,700-2,300 BC) cemetery of Spedos in 1903 by Klonos Stefanos, among the other finds, he mentions a silver-plated clay vessel which contained traces of spoiled olive oil. The careful research in the chemistry of the National University under Professor K. Zengeli proved, beyond doubt, the existence of olive oil. Klonos Stefanos (in the Proceedings of the Archaeological Society PAE 1906) notes that together with the silver-plated clay vessel, a triple clay oil lamp was found. Olive oil is referred to on a Linear B tablet from Knossos as erawo (oil) and on others with a special ideogram.
Olive oil and health
Olive oil contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) as well as an abundance of bioactive components. Of these, the phenolic components are the most extensively studied. Regarding the benefits of MUFAs in human health, the US Food and Drink Administration authorized qualitative health claims (health claims), for the first time in 2004, regarding the protection offered by monounsaturated fatty acids of olive oil against cardiovascular risk diseases. Overall, the benefits of olive oil fatty acids were summarized at the first International Conference on Olive Oil and Health, in 2005. But olive oil is more than a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids. Its phenolic components have shown anti-inflammatory and chemo-protective properties. Oleocanthal in olive oil has been found to have a similar effect to the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen. In none of the studies in which the role of phenolic components of olive oil has been examined, cytotoxicity has been shown.
Magic Pox is a crystal clear epoxy coating and casting resin
Magic Pox is a crystal clear casting and coating epoxy system that cures to a rigid, Moisture resistant, shiny high
gloss of crafts and decorative applications
Magic Pox finishes used for:
Coating Casting
Clear coating and sealing artwork Casting jewelry including earrings
Photography Pendants
Plaques and frames Necklace ring & Rings
Paper collages Figurines
Tabletops Coasters
Ideal for Both Casting and Coating
Perfect for starter beginner and professional artist
Cures crystal clear
Moisture resistant
Environment friendly (odor free and no solvent)
Rigid and high gloss finish
Self-leveling
Exceptional clarity
Natural air bubble release without the need for degassing
Hard wearing and highly polishable!
Excellent impact strength
Mix ratio by weight : 100 A : 25 B
Color Water clear
Solids Content 100 %
Specific gravity 1.1 �± 0.02
Working time Approx. 30 min. (at 23 C)
Substrate temp. Min 10 C , max 30C
Initial Curing time Approx. 24 h (at 23 C)
Fully cured 7 days (at 23 C)
Hardness, Shore D > 82
How to use
Surface preparation:
The surface must be clean, dry, and free of dust. The all damaged areas, cracks and surface irregularities must be
repaired and smoothened.
Mixing:
It is important to remember that this cast has a limited work time (Approx. 30 min. at 23 C).Therefore it is wise to
check and make sure everything is in order before starting the mixing sequence.
Stir the contents of part A with an electrical stirrer .Add part B to part A completely for 2 - 3 minutes with a low speed
stirrer until a homogenous mix is achieved. Be careful not to introduce any air bubbles while mixing until a uniform
consistency is obtained. Afterwards the mixture is left to rest for approx. 5 minutes, then pouring Magic Pox in
prepared surface.
Processing conditions:
Temperature-The optimal processing temperature is about 20 C. Raising the temperature by 10 C halves the
pot life and doubles the reactivity
Air humidity The relative air humidity during processing should not exceed 65 %.
Like all reactive resin systems the casting quantity is limited by the generated reaction heat (exothermal
reaction): often a lower curing temperature (e.g. at an ambient night temperature lower than 20 C) can counteract
too great an exothermal reaction.
Cleaning
Cleaning all tools and equipments immediately after use with acetone or cellulose thinners.
Health and Safety
Use gloves and breathing mask when applying.
Apply forced ventilation in confined spaces.
Skin splashes to be removed with hand cleanser, soap and water.
Eye splashes to be removed with plenty of water.
If ingested seek medical advice
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