Tung Seed Oil Refinery Plant in Nigeria

What is tung oil?
Tung oil or China wood oil is a drying oil obtained by pressing the seed from the nut of the tung tree ( Vernicia fordii ). Tung oil hardens upon exposure to air (through polymerization ), and the resulting coating is transparent and has a deep, almost wet look.
Where did Tung oil come from?
The tung oil tree originates in southern China and was cultivated there for tung oil, but the date of cultivation remains unknown. The earliest references for Chinese use of tung oil are in the writings of Confucius (551 – 479 BCE) around 500 to 479 BC.
Where to buy polymerized tung oil?
If you want to experiment with polymerized tung oil, you might consider getting a small container from Lee Valley. I think they sell it in an 8 oz size as the smallest, that way you can see if it fits your need. If you like it then you might want to go the route of buying the larger amount from the Skin Boat Store.
What is tung oil finish?
"Tung oil finish" is often used by paint and varnish manufacturers as a generic name for any wood-finishing product that contains the real tung oil or provides a finish that resembles the finish obtained with tung oil. The word "tung" is etymologically derived from the Chinese 桐 tóng.