pyotr filipivich wrote in
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Looking for some "toddler safe" finishes for some wood working. By
"toddler safe" I don't mean that this is safe for a kid to apply, but
is not going to be toxic if a kid sticks the finished piece in his
mouth. Or chews on it, or any of the things which small children do
to explore their world.
E.G., lead based paint is obviously straight off.

So is "boiled" linseed oil, which in most cases has had various metals or metal oxides
added to it to speed drying.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linsee...ed_linseed_oil

These additives may or may not be child-safe. Google "boiled linseed oil MSDS" and
you'll see what I mean.

The classic kid-safe finishes are shellac (frequently used to coat pharmaceuticals and
candy) and beeswax -- both are totally non-toxic. But pretty much anything else, as long as it
has dried, is non-toxic also.