Re: What is the main ingredient of WD-40?
 

Um........... no. I think I can figure that one out Ed. Maybe we should mail a bunch of Superglue to the Washington politicians labeled as lip balm! Just an idea. Jim


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Asprin, Rum.

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And the smoke from heated wd40 is an extreme carcinogen!

Re: What is the main ingredient of WD-40?
 

Peter, I will have to ask you for a source on that one: The components in this mixture have been found to be non-carcinogenic by NTP, IARC and OSHA.

http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov...ds&id=23007001

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Maybe non-carcinogenic in it's normal state but when heated many chemicals mutate and become dangerous. Most chemicals are affected by heat. BTW:

From MSDS:
Symptoms of Overexposure:
Inhalation: May cause anesthesia, headache, dizziness, nausea and upper respiratory irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation, tearing and redness.
Skin Contact: May cause drying of skin and/or irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If swallowed can enter lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis. Pre-existing medical conditions such as eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure. DANGER: Aspiration Hazard: If swallowed, can enter lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis. Do not induce vomiting. Call Physician immediately.

Not exactly like drinking milk! Jim


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Re: What is the main ingredient of WD-40?
 

My dad used to use it on his aching knees.

He was an ex pro footbal player having played in the late 30s, when safety wasn't just secondary, it never even came into the equation. and as a defensive end, he had a few folks cut him at the kness. Crackback blocks were common. So as got into his sixties, his kness acted up.

And he swore that WD-40 made a difference for him. He would rub it into his knees a couple times a week.

I never tried it myself, but maybe I will now that I have been reminded of it.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Re: What is the main ingredient of WD-40?
 

As I recall it was DMSO , an industrial solvent , which was found to be an effective joint pain reliever about 20 years ago . Possibly WD40 contains DMSO as a solvent .


Schmidt

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I worked w a guy who swears by dmso. I tried it, crazy burning feeling on my shoulder. supposedly to be used after an injury as opposed to an old one. dunno. But its off my bucket list now, been there done that, lol.

Re: What is the main ingredient of WD-40?
 

ZIP TIES!
i think my buddies car is made of duct tape, silicone, electrical tape, and zip ties. unbelievable mess....