Product Description

Our high quality Microcrystalline Wax is the perfect choice for your daily woodworking projects. This wax is compliant to regulations in the UK, EU, USA, Canada, Australia and South Africa, guaranteeing safety when used for toys and food contact. It also offers superior fingerprint and water resistant qualities, making it an ideal choice for protecting your wood turned pieces from normal handling. 

Please note this product cannot be shipped outside of the UK. Visit Stockists Page for overseas distributors.

Two Minute Tutorial

~ Basic Application as an Overcoat

  1. Sand piece immaculately down to at least 400 grit;

  2. For best results, apply sanding sealer and burnish when dry;

  3. Apply a little Microcrystalline Wax in a thin coat. Allow to dry.

  4. Buff to a shine by hand, a buffing mop or for lathe items, a paper towel.

  5. Apply additional coats as required.

~ Uses

Use as an overcoat to other finishes to provide a fingerprint-resistant surface. It can also be used as a finish on its own. Also, Microcrystalline Wax can coat other items such as leather and metal.

~ Colour and Aroma

Pure white in the tin and applies completely clear. It has the aroma of solvent and wax.

~ Container

Lacquer lined tin containing 130g of product.

~ Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, ideally between 10ยฐ and 30ยฐC (50ยฐ and 90ยฐF) Where possible. Protect from extreme heat and freezing. Keep out of direct sunlight.

~ Longevity – Use By

Stored correctly and depending on usage, this product will last more than 2 years in the tin after opening.

~ Food Contact and Toy Safe?

Yes. Tested to EN71-3.

SAFETY FIRST! Always read product labels, wear appropriate PPE and take steps to ensure the safety of your workshop environment and the people in it!

~ Product Label Warning

Contains Hydrocarbons, C9-C11, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% arom.
DANGER. Flammable solid. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations.

~ Product Warning Symbols

Product warning symbols are displayed on products to highlight the potential dangers of some of the contents of the products – this is usually the solvents. In many cases, the warnings are irrelevant once the solvent has evaporated.

~ Safety Data Sheet
~ Liability

As the manufacturer, we cannot know all the uses the product may be used for. It is the user’s responsibility to determine suitability of use. If in doubt, contact us for advice.

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More Information

Weight 0.182 kg
Dimensions 7.6 × 7.6 × 4.9 cm
Manufacturer

Hampshire Sheen

Brand

Hampshire Sheen

Colour

Clear

Material

Microcrystalline Wax

Pattern

None

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SKU: HSMC130
£10.99 inc VAT

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