What Is The Main Ingredient of WD-40 ?
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Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew; I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do.... Probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck.

I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40'. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound.. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you... When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

WD-40 uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.

2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.

5.. Keeps flies off cows.

6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7. Removes lipstick stains.

8. Loosens stubborn zippers.

9. Untangles jewelry chains.

10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16. Keeps scissors working smoothly..

17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...

22.. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.

23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open..

24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans

28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31. Removes splattered grease on stove.

32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35. Removes all traces of duct tape.

36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'

38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.

40. Use it for fire ant bites.. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, satur ate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!

43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL
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#2
Yep, WD40 is cool. But it's not true that it's main ingredient is fish oil. Check out it's MSDS:

51% Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits: primarily hexane, somewhat similar to kerosene)
25% Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
15+% Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
10-% Inert ingredients

Not sure how that works on arthritis. Who wants to try it?

So, technically, according this post. I "Cheated."
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#3
I heard it had DMSO which can pass through your skin.
Becareful not to mix it with toxic materials and get the mix on your skin
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#4
No it doesn't contain fish oil. Hey Clone, snopes.com or fact check are a couple places to see if this stuff you get in chain emails or where ever is valid or is bull shit.

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp

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(02-10-2012, 08:54 AM)tvguy Wrote: No it doesn't contain fish oil. Hey Clone, snopes.com or fact check are a couple places to see if this stuff you get in chain emails or where ever is valid or is bull shit.

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp

I got no idea what's in it, but a couple of squirts sure improves the taste of my wife's meat loaf.

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(02-10-2012, 08:59 AM)Wonky Wrote:
(02-10-2012, 08:54 AM)tvguy Wrote: No it doesn't contain fish oil. Hey Clone, snopes.com or fact check are a couple places to see if this stuff you get in chain emails or where ever is valid or is bull shit.

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp

I got no idea what's in it, but a couple of squirts sure improves the taste of my wife's meat loaf.

Now THAT'S funny!
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#7
Fisherman have been spraying WD-40 on their trolling flashers for years. I'm guessing that is where the idea that it contained fish oil came from.
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(02-10-2012, 08:59 AM)Wonky Wrote:
(02-10-2012, 08:54 AM)tvguy Wrote: No it doesn't contain fish oil. Hey Clone, snopes.com or fact check are a couple places to see if this stuff you get in chain emails or where ever is valid or is bull shit.

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp

I got no idea what's in it, but a couple of squirts sure improves the taste of my wife's meat loaf.

Yep, that is funnyLaughing

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(02-10-2012, 07:05 AM)chuck white Wrote: I heard it had DMSO which can pass through your skin.
Becareful not to mix it with toxic materials and get the mix on your skin

Do you see any DMSO on the MSDS Chuck? I don't see any Dimethyl sulfoxide .

However, I am 99.99% certain that Windex will cure everything!Big Grin

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#10
According to a Wikipedia reference, "amine compounds which smell fishy have been used as rust inhibitors and might have been used in the product at one time".
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(02-10-2012, 09:56 AM)PonderThis Wrote: According to a Wikipedia reference, "amine compounds which smell fishy have been used as rust inhibitors and might have been used in the product at one time".

Thank you, Ponder.
I forget about passing along the fluff...I thought it went well with the duct tape thread and didn't give a moment's notice to the ingredients. I was startled by all the uses listed.
Guilty as charged. I'm worthless.
If folks would show the same investigative skills on subjects that truly matter! Razz
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(02-10-2012, 12:58 PM)Clone Wrote:
(02-10-2012, 09:56 AM)PonderThis Wrote: According to a Wikipedia reference, "amine compounds which smell fishy have been used as rust inhibitors and might have been used in the product at one time".

Thank you, Ponder.
I forget about passing along the fluff...I thought it went well with the duct tape thread and didn't give a moment's notice to the ingredients. I was startled by all the uses listed.
Guilty as charged. I'm worthless.
If folks would show the same investigative skills on subjects that truly matter! Razz

Well, I for one am still investigating the Windex. I apply it to my knees every night. Will keep you updated.
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(02-10-2012, 10:15 PM)Tiamat Wrote:
(02-10-2012, 12:58 PM)Clone Wrote:
(02-10-2012, 09:56 AM)PonderThis Wrote: According to a Wikipedia reference, "amine compounds which smell fishy have been used as rust inhibitors and might have been used in the product at one time".

Thank you, Ponder.
I forget about passing along the fluff...I thought it went well with the duct tape thread and didn't give a moment's notice to the ingredients. I was startled by all the uses listed.
Guilty as charged. I'm worthless.
If folks would show the same investigative skills on subjects that truly matter! Razz

Well, I for one am still investigating the Windex. I apply it to my knees every night. Will keep you updated.

I told you, you don't have to clean my floors at night. Get some sleep.
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