The commonly used drying oil for oil paints, is
A. Olive oil
B. Linseed oil
C. Kerosene oil
D. Acetate of lead
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Linseed oil is the commonly used drying oil for oil paints. It is extracted from the seeds of the flax plant. It polymerizes upon exposure to air, forming a tough, elastic film that binds the pigment particles together and provides protection to the painted surface.This Question Belongs to Civil Engineering >> Building Materials
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