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Does anyone remember Torginal?
It was a liquid flooring they used in the 60's. I was used on floors,
countertops and anywhere else you wanted. The floor was coated with a
clear coating similar to epoxy. Then colored flakes were sprinkled
over. After that, several layers of clear liquid were poured over the
top. It made a nice looking floor, but the odor was extremely toxic
and flammable. Ventilation was mandatory, and when installed in cold
weather that was a problem with all the windows full of fans.

It's got an "o" in it, instead of an "a".
Peterson Chemical Corporation, now Torginol, Inc.
http://www.torginol.com/


And from http://www.onthehouse.com/qa/202 ....

- We called the folks at Peterson Chemical for an update on Torginal.
- We were advised that it is still in wide use throughout the country,
- but because of the high solvent vapor emissions it generates, Torginal
- is no longer approved for use in California. Furthermore, we are told
- that Peterson Chemical is reluctant to sell their product to lay persons,
- and prefers to give such callers the phone number of a licensee from
- among their national network of installers.