Penofin is the industry innovator in the use of transoxide pigments. They were first developed in the automotive industry and are the same pigments that create the long lasting metallic finishes of cars today. The transoxide pigment particles are large enough to provide a 90 percent ultraviolet (UV) block, yet small enough so as to not disrupt the uniformity of the Penofin surface. These microscopic strategic metal particles are the perfect balance between UV protection and uniformity of colour and surface.

Brazilian Rosewood Oil (Oiticica Oil extracted from Oiticica Nuts) is the base oil of Penofin. It is a strong, flexible, water resistant oil which is also UV resistant. Penofin's economic-environmental synergy with Brazilian Rosewood seed oil from the dry plains of Brazil, for instance, has resulted in no trees being cut to furnish Penofin with the amazing, penetrating, sustainably-harvested oil that wins the "BATTLE OF THE STAINS" penetration tests against all other wood finishes. Penofin are very proud of their environmental record in protecting the world's wood resource.

The Penofin product line was developed to offer the user a wide variety of finishes for any woodworking project. Penofin comes in a full spectrum of transparent finishes along with semi-transparent architectural shades in gray and white and colours to cover the "green" of pressure treated lumber. A complete line of Penofin exterior and interior finishes are available in quarts, one, five, 30, and 55 gallon containers.

Penofin Product Testing

In May of 1990, nine unmarked wood samples were sent to DSET Testing Labs in Sun River, Arizona for product testing. Six of the unmarked test boards were finished with Thompson's Water Seal, Watco, Sikkens, Duckback Super Deck, Olympic and Perserva-Wood wood finish products. Three samples were finished with Penofin.

DSET Testing Labs utilized the EMMA(QUA) test method. This is an accelerated outdoor weathering test that employs a Fresnel-reflecting solar concentrator to focus sunlight on the various test boards. It also specifies a nighttime water spray cycle to simulate dew formation in humid environments. Test boards are also periodically sprayed throughout the day to simulate thermal shock and humidity.

The categories tested were general appearance, colour change, warping, and cracking.

The results of the tests: Penofin ranked first, second and third.