Is this product safe for food surfaces (e.g. is it what should be used on cutting boards)?

Per my bamboo cutting boards, if it is 100% (foodgrade)tung oil (it is nut based too by the way, in case of allergies) then yes! Although you will likely need to mix it with a 100% (food-safe) orange oil solvent.

can it be used for wood floors?

I think a lot of people are starting to use tung oil, the real stuff- on floors. I haven't used it on floors---just on walls. The benefits are that it is pretty much non-toxic and does not emit harmful fumes as it dries. It does smell a bit while drying, but it is not toxic. It takes a long time to dry and gets harder over time...but is nothing like a polyurethane finish. it can be easily spot refinished, but will not be as durable, or ever have a gloss like a poly finish. If you are going to do a floor--make sure the floor is sanded and very clean. Plan on applying a minimum of three coats...spaced maybe a week apart, with a very light steel wooling between coats. It will be tedious and long--due to the dry and hardening time on each coat. I think if done right, it will yield a very nice finish.

Do I have to mix this in a ratio with some other compound (it says 32 to 12 in the title)?

No, but the first coat or two penetrate better if you mix in a little turpentine or d-limonine.

Does this need to be mixed with anything like a solvent or citrus oil or can it just be rubbed on the wood as is?

It depends on what you're using it for and which coat you're on. 1st coat can be thinned to help further penetration. Use Citrus only on food contact items. Mineral spirits or Citrus for all others. 2nd Coat full strength or less thinning. 3rd and sequential coats full strength. 0000 Steel Wool or Brass Wool prior to last coat. That's one example of an application method. More experience with Tung Oil and the varieties of mixes and applications you'll find a preferred method/mix depending on what you're coating with it. Hope that helps. Cheers...

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🌟 Elevate your wood’s natural beauty with the pure power of Hope’s Tung Oil!

DEEP WOOD PENETRATION - Unlike surface finishes, it seeps into wood fibers for a durable, flexible finish that becomes one with your wood.
FOOD SAFE NON TOXIC - Perfect for cutting boards, butcher blocks, and kitchenware—safe for your family and guests.
VERSATILE APPLICATION - Ideal for indoor and outdoor projects—from wood and concrete to stone and cast iron surfaces.
ULTIMATE NATURAL PROTECTION - Resists moisture, alcohol, oil, and everyday wear—keeping your wood stunning and safeguarded for years.
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Hope's 100% Pure Tung Oil is a premium, food-safe natural wood finish that penetrates deeply to protect and enhance wood surfaces. Resistant to moisture, alcohol, and wear, it offers a flexible, long-lasting finish ideal for both indoor and outdoor projects. Trusted for over 50 years, this non-toxic oil is perfect for everything from fine furniture to kitchenware, delivering a hand-rubbed, low-gloss shine that becomes part of the wood itself.

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