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Old 14-01-08, 16:19
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Main ingredients, from the material safety data sheet, are: The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety relevant ingredients: It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile rubber gloves and safety glasses should be used. Water is unsuitable for extinguishing burning WD-40.
There is a popular urban legend that the main ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil. [3] Although it is unknown whether the formula contains fish oil, material safety data sheets for the product show that the main ingredient is Stoddard solvent, not fish oil. [4]

[edit] Uses


[edit] Typical uses of WD-40 around the home include
  • Stopping squeaks in door hinges.
  • Loosening rusting components, such as nuts and screws, so they can be removed
  • Spraying on hand tools prior to storage to protect against rust
  • Cleaning objects affected by grease, caked-on dirt or adhesive residue (such as that left behind by sticky tape)
[edit] Typical use of WD-40 in automotive repair include
  • Driving moisture out of the high and low tension electrical components of a motor engine, so that it can start (particularly on cold days). E.g. cleaning and drying the inside of the cap of the ignition distributor.
  • Loosening nuts and screws
  • Cleaning wheels
  • The WD-40 company claims it is safe for use on all motorcycle chains, but recommended cleaning products vary among chain manufacturers. Tsubaki Chain[5] and RK Chain recommend WD-40 to clean or displace water on all types of chains, including sealed ring.[6]
[edit] Specialty Uses
  • Leatherman, the manufacturer of the popular multi-tool of the same name, recommends WD-40 as a post-cleaning lubricant to displace water and prevent corrosion.[7]
  • WD-40 dissolves cocaine.[8]
  • In Boston, officials repaired the bell atop city-owned Faneuil Hall with daily treatments of WD-40 over the course of a week.[9]