14 Mar 09 10:20, Roger Nelson wrote to Roy Witt:


 RN>>> Do any of you know what the main ingredient in WD-40 is?  Do you
 RN>>> also know the variety of its uses?

 RW>> Kerosene and chemicals that are held secret by the manuf...it's
 RW>> patented, so you might find the list there.

 RN> This is what I'm told:

 RN> The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.  I'll post the entire message after
 RN> this one.

That's incorrect. Here is what they say about their product.

"Since the 1950s, the San Diego-based WD-40 Company has dominated the U.S.
market for its namesake multipurpose lubricant. The WD-40 substance is a
petroleum-based lubricant, moisture retardant, and rust preventative."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

That doesn't mean it doesn't have fish-oil in it though. The following may
be the source of your fish-oil theory.

"One of the product's strengths is its versatility: it has been found to
improve the performance of sewing machines, attract fish, loosen rusted
nuts and bolts, and unfreeze door locks and handles."

Note the 'attract fish' claim...maybe Joe can use it as bait.

                R\%/itt

PS - I once worked at a shop (1973/74) that was across the street from the
WD 40 company on Balboa Ave in San Diego.


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