What is SEMCO Teak Sealer made of?

SEMCO Teak Sealer is a solvent based teak finish with water-like viscosity containing pigments, mildewcide, UV inhibitors and moisture protection. SEMCO does not contain silicone, varnish, polymers or exotic oils.

What chemical is in teak cleaner?

The most common active ingredient in acid-based teak cleaners is oxalic acid, which is often supplemented with additional cleaning agents. However, our testing suggests that oxalic acid (1 cup per quart of warm water) alone does an excellent job, perhaps requiring a little more scrubbing.

What chemical is in teak brightener?

Star Brite Teak Cleaner Active ingredients include sodium hydroxide (lye) and sodium hypochlorite (bleach).

Is Semco oil based?

Semco Teak Sealant is a water-based formula containing UV and moisture protection, along with pigment to bring out the honey color of newly finished teak.

What is the difference between teak oil and teak sealer?

Sealers are different from oils because they do not “feed” the wood more oils or resins. Instead, they seal in the oils and resins that the existing wood contains while at the same time preventing contaminants and moisture from harming it. Sealer does need to be reapplied nearly as often as oil.

Is SEMCO Teak Sealer any good?

By far the best product I have found, so good its been noticed around the marina and other boats owners have started using it.

Can you use oxalic acid on teak?

Whenever you sail the boat, wash it down with soapy water afterwards. As the teak begins to get dirty again, all you need to do is add some oxalic acid to your soapy water and you’ll be pleased to see how much this lightens up the decking.

Is teak cleaner toxic?

These highly effective teak cleaners are 100% environmentally safe and non-toxic. When working teak on boats we take the upmost precaution as not to harm the boat itself or the water ways that we all love to enjoy. The application process of using such products is just as important as choosing the product itself.

Is teak oil safe for food?

Teak oil is not food-safe as it contains toxic chemicals such as mineral spirits, turpentine, and varnish in most cases. Even if a teak oil lists tung oil or linseed oil as the sole ingredient, don’t assume that it’s food-safe, as these natural oils are usually chemically processed and not pure.

What is teak oil made from?

Teak oil. Teak oil, strange as it may seem, has nothing to do with the Teak Tree. As with Danish oil, it’s made from a blend of ingredients, namely Linseed oil, pure Tung oil, mineral spirits (petroleum naphtha) and varnish. Petroleum naphtha is derived from petroleum and is used as a thinner for the oil.

Can you varnish over SEMCO Teak Sealer?

Semco teak sealer contains UV protection and a mildewcide to eliminate these problems. It can also be used to seal other woods such as cedar, oak, and pine, though you will need to varnish over it on those woods to achieve a glossy finish.