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Dangit what is in WD-40?

Discussion in 'General' started by Steeltoe, Feb 11, 2013.

  1. Steeltoe

    Steeltoe What's my move?

    I was convinced from somewhere or other the main thing was kerosene. But the WD people say it ain't so right there on their page. Pal o mine is saying it's fish oil. Say what??

    What does WD-40 Multi-Use Product contain?

    While the ingredients in WD-40 Multi-Use Product are secret, we can tell you what it does NOT contain. WD-40 Multi-Use Product does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, graphite, or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
    http://wd40.com/faqs/
     
  2. shakazulu12

    shakazulu12 Well-Known Member

    Always heard it was fish oil based
     
  3. RichB

    RichB Well-Known Member

    From our friends at Wikipedia:
    WD-40's formula is a trade secret. The product is not patented, to avoid completely disclosing its ingredients.[3][6] WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are:

    51% Stoddard solvent
    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
    The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety-relevant ingredients:

    60–80% heavy naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated
    1–5% carbon dioxide
     
  4. Steeltoe

    Steeltoe What's my move?

    I have no idea what that means. Except for the mineral oil part. I think...
     
  5. RichB

    RichB Well-Known Member

    Neither do I tbh, more:
    White spirit....Stoddard solvent,[4][5] is a petroleum-derived clear, transparent liquid which is a common organic solvent used in painting and decorating.

    Stoddard solvent is a specific mixture of hydrocarbons, typically > 65% C10 or higher hydrocarbons.

    Although not normally marketed as a fuel, white spirit can be used as an alternative to kerosene in portable stoves, since it is merely a light grade of kerosene.

    Maybe thinking along those lines? I'm not a chemist but to refer to is as light kerosene seems like a stretch, maybe different stage of petrol derived product.
     
  6. SPL170db

    SPL170db Trackday winner

    I think Seafoam's main ingredient is kerosine
     
  7. Putter

    Putter Ain't too proud to beg

    I know it burns pretty good. In a Metalhead moment I used a torch on a bolt that I had soaked in WD-40. Yup, it burns.
     
  8. pickled egg

    pickled egg Tell me more

    Unicorn tears.
     
  9. Slider82

    Slider82 Well-Known Member

    That pretty much describes naptha.;)
     
  10. 4yamahas

    4yamahas Well-Known Member

    Whatever is in it changed 7 or 8 years ago Used to use it as a starting fluid after dunking jet skis in the ocean and it worked damn well. Not any more.
     
  11. RichB

    RichB Well-Known Member

    Ha! first cold sweat I ever got was upon receiving a multi-guess chem test at college and not recognizing a damn thing. Still passed:D
     
  12. Dave K

    Dave K DaveK über alles!

    98% magic.
    1% awesomeness
    1% eau de' ass fragrance.
     
  13. TXFZ1

    TXFZ1 Well-Known Member

    Actual MSDS from WD40

    http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf

    David
     
  14. triplestrong

    triplestrong Well-Known Member

    Anyone know (without googling it) what WD-40 actually stands for/means? First one to answer correctly doesn't get a damn thing.
     
  15. Yamaha Fan

    Yamaha Fan Well-Known Member

    Water Displacement (V-40) they got it right on the 40th try ;)
     
  16. Banditracer

    Banditracer Dogs - because people suck

    ^^^ Water Dispersant, 40th formula, and I didn't cheat.
     
  17. Banditracer

    Banditracer Dogs - because people suck

    Damn, missed out on not winning a thing by seconds...:crackup:
     
  18. Tdub

    Tdub Say what???

    The Racer's Kit...

    [​IMG]
     
  19. Rain Director

    Rain Director Old guy

    Incomplete kit. No zip ties.
     
  20. triplestrong

    triplestrong Well-Known Member

    ;) Enjoy your "not a damn thing".
     

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