If you check an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) one of the primary
ingredients in WD-40 is 'Stoddard solvent' usually known as Varsol, itself a
trademark name of Esso(Canada) / Exxon.
Definitely petroleum based though mildly toxic according to the sheet.
Roadster content- I use Lloyd's Moovit (and heat) for rust penetrant the car
is coming together
Damian Hall
69 SRL
----- Original Message -----
From: "mike" <twobeaners@earthlink.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 10:51 PM
Subject: WD-40
> I'm always compelled to take interest in any article regarding WD-40
because
> for one use or another, I "like" the stuff. However, after reading the
post
> listing the uses for this "miracle" substance, I feel I must share my
> experience, that, simple paint thinner or "mineral spirits" accomplishes
> many of the same benefits as WD-40. I'm not taking away the merits of this
> product. Like I said, I buy and use it too. I just wonder how much of its
> capabilities are due to the fact it contains "petroleum distallates". Any
> comments?
> Mike H. '67-1600
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