It is mainly used in the coating industry, such as the manufacture of waterproof cloth, waterproof and rust-proof coatings, anti-corrosion coatings, printing inks, etc. It can also be used as a release agent and pesticide. It is also an important chemical raw material for industries such as construction and resin.
It is mainly used in paint, shipbuilding, furniture, electrical appliances, inks, medicine and other industries. Tung oil is an excellent drying vegetable oil with fast drying, light specific gravity, good gloss, strong adhesion, heat resistance, acid resistance, alkali resistance, corrosion resistance, rust resistance, non-conductivity and other characteristics, and has a wide range of uses. It is the main raw material for the manufacture of paints and inks, and is widely used as waterproof, anti-corrosion, and anti-rust coatings for buildings, machinery, weapons, vehicles and ships, fishing gear, and electrical appliances. It can also be used to make oilcloth, oil paper, soap, pesticides, and medical emetics, insecticides, etc. Tung oil applied on the surface of wood has the basic effects of waterproofing and anti-corrosion.