U of S basic research leads to non-yellowing flax-based oil for artists’ paints

Fundamental research into the chemistry of flax by University of Saskatchewan plant scientist Martin Reaney has led to a new patented technology and an unexpected byproduct — a flax-based artist quality oil that does not cause yellowing over time, dries quickly, and has significantly reduced odour.
A U of S start-up company, Prairie Tide Chemicals Inc. (PTC), has spun off from Reaney’s research, and now Saskatoon firm Hues Art Supply is making, bottling and selling the latest product