Safe, Effective Turpentine Substitutes

[Michele Rushworth]

I just started using Safe Kleen too and though I like the citrus smell and like the buttery feel that the touch of linseed oil gives, I wonder how it will hold up over time in my paintings.

I'd hate to think that in a few years my portraits might turn all green or something. I'd never heard of Safe Kleen before a few weeks ago and the bottle I bought does not list ingredients. It is labeled as an "artists" solvent and medium and I'm guessing the manufacturers would say it will not cause discoloration over time, but I'd just like to be sure. Anyone know what's in this stuff and how it might hold up over the long term?

Thanks!