On Oct 3, 2005, at 11:52 AM, K8RI on Tower talk wrote:
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>> I have been impressed by the number and variability of the
>> responses to my
>> query about WD-40 as a lubricant.
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>> This morning, in Idaho Falls, ID, I had an opportunity to speak
>> with one of
>> the DOE scientists about WD-40. He told me that it is a silicone
>> product
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> I have a gallon of the stuff in the shop. No where does it say it
> has a
> silicone in it and virtually all lubricans that do have silicones
> will say so as they are create a major problem around surfaces that
> will be
> painted. WD-40 has never caused me a problem around painting. So
> although
> I've seen others mention silicone I don't believe there is any in
> WD-40.
>
> I worked for a company that produced silicones. I didn't want to
> get any of
> that stuff any where near a surface I might want to paint some day.
> <:-))
> Mineral spirits, or Acetone does a very good job of removing
> WD-40. When
> viewed at a low angle they leave a big smear after trying to remove
> silicones.
>
> WD 40 is a penetrating oil, so is 3-1 oil but with a different
> ratio of
> materials and a higher viscosity lubricating oil. Sewing machine
> oil is a
> low viscosity oil.
> WD 40 does lubricate, but the lubricating oil is low viscosity and
> highly
> volitile which means it doesn't stay around long.
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>
From the WD-40 website (FAQs):
What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40
does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water,
wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-
causing agents.
Interestingly enough, I found on the web site that WD-40 has
purchased quite a few other lines, such as 3-in-1 oil, Lava soap and
2000 flushes.
Bob, N7XY
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