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JULY 12,2022

Ode To Olive Oil

Near the murmuring
In the grain fields, of the waves
Of wind in the oat-stalks
The olive tree
With its silver-covered mass
Severe in its lines
In its twisted
Heart in the earth:
The graceful olives polished by the hands
Which made the dove and the oceanic snail:
Green, Inumerable,
Immaculate Nipples of nature
And there in the dry olive groves
Where alone the blue sky with cicadas
And the hard earth exist
There the prodigy
The perfect capsules of the olives
Filling with their constellations, the foliage
Then later, the bowls,
The miracle, the olive oil.
I love The homelands of olive oil
The olive groves of Chacabuco, in Chile
In the morning feathers of platinum
Forests of them
Against the wrinkled mountain ranges.
In Anacapri, up above,
Over the light of the Italian sea
Is the despair of olive trees
And on the map of Europe
Spain
A black basketfull of olives
Dusted off by orange blossoms
As if by a sea breeze
Olive oil,
The internal supreme
Condition for the cooking pot
Pedestal for game birds
Heavenly key to mayonaise
Smoothe and tasty
Over the lettuce
And supernatural in the hell
Of the king mackerals like archbishops
Our chorus with intimate
Powerful smoothness
You sing:
You are the Spanish laguage
There are syllables of olive oil
There are words useful and rich-smelling
Like your fragrant material
It’s not only wine that sings
Olive oil sings too
It lives in us with its ripe light
And among the good things of the earth
I set apart
Olive oil,
Your ever-flowing peace, your green essence
Your heaped-up treasure which descends
In streams from the olive tree.

Pablo Neruda

"Smooth as oil".
This is what we usually say when the sea presents itself without waves or ripples.
But what do we know about oil? What does this viscous liquid, with a color ranging from deep yellow to intense green, represent in the history of humanity?
Let's try briefly, also in order not to bore the reader in these summer days, to summarize the history of oil, which is the history of all mankind.
As a symbol of sacredness and peace (the biblical dove returned to Noah with an olive branch in its beak to announce the withdrawal of water from the earth), the olive tree has accompanied the history of mankind from the dawn of civilization to the present day.
According to mythology, Athens, capital of Hellas, the intellectual and political driving force of Greek civilization, is intimately linked to its tutelary deity, to Glaucopide, goddess with eyes as bright as the gray-green-silver leaves of olive trees, considered substance of light and symbol of wisdom.
Athena planted the first olive tree, a tree that, for millennia, with its fruits would give a wonderful juice that men could use for the preparation of food, for bodycare, for the healing of wounds and diseases and as a source of light for homes.
The goddess, with green-grey eyes, thus became the mistress of the city that took her name and built the Parthenon in her honor.
Solon (640-561 BC), poet, legislator and archon (one of the nine Athenian leaders) had a second group of olive trees planted and was famous for having promoted olive growing by placing it under the protection of Zeus, in the legislature of 594.
In the law issued by Solon, valid for the whole of Attica, the felling of olive trees was forbidden.
Under the aegis of Athena, and in her honor, starting from 556 BC. on the 16th of the month of Hecatombeon (July-August), the small (annual) and large (four-year) Panathenaeums took place in Athens. The winners were rewarded with money, gold and silver medals and even olive oil in richly decorated jars. The oil was obtained from the fruits of the olive grove that Solon had planted.
In countries such as Palestine, Syria and Crete, places of origin of the most ancient civilizations, the first olive growing developed. Kings David and Solomon placed exceptional importance on olive trees.
The first even placed royal officials to guard plantations and deposits, the second paid the carpenters of Tire, who had worked at the Temple of Jerusalem, with 20,000 baths of oil (1 bath = 22 It).
Between the sixth and fourth centuries. B.C. the cultivation of the olive tree spread, coming from the Sicilian colonies of Magna Graecia, in the central area of ​​the Italian peninsula.
Going forward in time, the Roman tables make a distinction between the savory oils of Sabina and the light ones of Liguria, while the heavy oils of Spain and Africa are used above all for lighting.
We jump more than 1200 years and we come to 1700.
The eighteenth century is the golden age for national olive growing: Italy turns out to be the producer of the best oil on the European market, so much so that during this century and in the following, the lands converted to olive growing are becoming more and more extensive. Not only the food sector benefits, but also the nascent canning industry, that of lighting, saponification, and others.
Today olive oil is remaining a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, viewed with ever greater respect by modern dieticians.
This has taught us that when used with intelligence, extra virgin olive oil is the healthy condiment par excellence.
Although Italy is not the largest producing country in the world in terms of quantity, it certainly is in terms of quality.
For example, there are 260 "monovarietal" oils in Italy (coming from a single type of olive tree): a number that gives an idea of ​​how high and specialized olive growing in Italy is and how high the quality of the oil is.
The "Mediterranean diet" was declared a "World Heritage" by UNESCO in 2015.
We should talk about the "Italian diet" because at its base there are 3 all Italian excellences: pasta, tomato and extra virgin olive oil.
But there are other oils that represent just as many excellences, albeit in a sector that apparently (and this adverb is not put by chance) have nothing to do with nutrition.

Some readers might think that the leap from olive oil to BORMAWACHS oils is a little bit too much.
But no. We are exactly on the same line.
Just as Italian olive oil must represent an essential component of a balanced diet, so BORMAWACHS terrace and parquet oils nourish and provide adequate protection for wood subjected to the most extreme stresses: prolonged exposure to the sun, salt, chlorine of the swimming pools, foot traffic.
We can say without fear of being accused of excessive arrogance that "Italian monovarietal extra virgin olive oil "and" TERRACE OIL "," THERMOWOOD OIL "and" TEAK OIL " are Italian proof of excellence and they follow the same logic of natural balance, both physical and environmental.
The extra virgin olive oil, in addition to fully satisfying the palate, has a protective function for the coronary arteries, lowering the risk of cardio-vascular diseases. BORMAWACHS oils protect and extend the life of wooden terraces and decks.

TERRACE OIL


TERRACE OIL is a blend of high solid modified natural oils with strong surface penetration. The low natural viscosity of the product and its oil-based formulation guarantees, despite the high solid residue, a perfect impregnation of each wood with remarkable protective capacity and without flaking. Enriched with UV filters and additives against harmful wood agents, it is ideal for outdoor use. Uniform degradation and easy maintenance.

THERMOWOOD OIL


Thermowood Oil is a blend of natural oils and resins, specific for the finishing of heat-treated wood for outdoor use. Thanks to its particular wetting properties, it is ideal for nourishing and protecting surfaces, giving a strong decorative effect and making the wood resistant to water and bad weather. To ensure superior protection, we recommend the colored versions, available in shades: natural, light, medium, dark. Perfect for all heat-treated wood surfaces: garden furniture, terraces, houses and pergolas.

TEAK OIL


Teak is a wood of great value, highly appreciated for its considerable resistance and dimensional stability, and is popular for the production of garden furniture, boats and parquet. Particularly resinous, it is not always easy to work with, Borma Teak oil is a special blend of oils, almost odorless, ready to use, ideal for the protection of this particular essence. Applicable on any type of raw wood, it gives the treated surface a satin water-repellent protective veil, grease-free, effective both inside and outside.
Its special formulation, enriched with special UV filters and additives against the harmful agents of wood, penetrates deeply, enhancing the tone and natural beauty of the treated surfaces.

HOLZWACHS LASUR 3IN1


HOLZWACHS LASUR 3IN1 is a dispersion of natural waxes and resins combined with UV filters, which guarantee considerable resistance to atmospheric agents. Single-component ready to use, it is characterized by a good penetrating power, good smoothness and elasticity.
Formulated with lightfast pigments it is ideal for both indoor and international applications. Ideal for sidings, attics, beams, fixtures. Excellent as a protective ennobling for any rough wood surface, it gives rise to soft, pleasantly satin finishes.

DEKORWACHS LASUR


DEKORWACHS LASUR is a high solid non-flaking finish based on natural waxes and resins. Forms a thick and smooth layer, which prevents oxidation and wear of the wood.
Fully pigmented, it is formulated with precious raw materials that increase its resistance to UV rays and to attacks by mold and insects.
Perfect for brush applications, it avoids any dripping. Indoor-outdoor use.

While in the mountains it is not possible to find local extra virgin olive oil (the climate is incompatible with cultivation of the olive tree) we find BORMAWACHS oils that help the wood remain young and alive even in extreme climates, near the sea and in the plains.
So that it can last over the years and, we hope, for centuries to come, just like our ancestors used to pass us their work.
We have come to the end of this quick oil journey, that we hope was quick and didn't bore you.
This journey will continue in the years to come and will be enriched with new experiences.
This journey continues to give us new stories and, we hope, will help you get acquainted with the excellence of BORMAWACHS. Proud of what we have done so far and always looking for something new because excellence, once conquered, must be maintained.
That's why we never stop.
That's why more and more people appreciate and choose us.


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CERTIFICATIONS AND CONFORMITY
Conformity EN 71.3 Toy safety - Part 3: Migration of certain items.
Eurofins danish laboratories have recognized the conformity of Borma Wachs oils to EN 71-III norm, relating to the migration of harmful heavy metals, guaranteeing the safety of the treatments in such a way that they can also be safe for use on childrens' toys.
ICON_CERT_IBR
Borma Wachs products are tested and approved by IBR, Intitut für Baubiologie Rosenheim. The performed analysis certify that our products are complying in terms of VOC content, biocides, heavy metals and radioactivity, guaranteeing full eco-compatibility with Green Building principles.
ICON_CERT_DIN
This product's safety is guaranteed more than just by EN 71-III certificate. Its safety for children is supported by DIN 53160/1-2 and DIN 68861/1 (Resistance to saliva and sweat; Resistance to cold liquids ) certificates as well. The product does not release harmful substances even when in contact with common alimentary liquids or mucuous membrane.
CERT_BFLS1
The product acts as fire retardant
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CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
Labeling of construction products
This label covers the French legislation relating to emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and the impact they have on indoor air quality after the product is brought into the room.
Labeling refers to the pollutants emitted once the products are spread and dried.

The IBR Green Building Institute had tested some of our products and determined that they correspond to the highest standards of the aforementioned French VOC legislation.
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EMICODE EC1 - Low-emission building materials
Certified installation materials, adhesives and construction products
The EMICODE mark guarantees that the material has been tested and certified according to its emission level. Compared to 1997, low-emission building materials now have a TVOC value (total quantity of volatile organic compounds) from one hundred to one thousand times lower. The EMICODE mark is not issued if a building material is suspected of altering genetic makeup, causing cancer or impairing reproductive capacity.
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APEO (alkylphenol ethoxylates)
APEOs (alkylphenol ethoxylates) are highly persistent chemicals, which are deposited in the tissues, penetrating, through them, into the food chain.
Recent studies demonstrate its toxicity and danger, as potential endocrine disruptors.