On Jan 16, 2009, at 1:03 PM, Ernest L. Gunerius wrote:

> That's odd. I have never noticed any messy lithium in WD-40. The
> WD-40 just evaporated from my GigE with no residue. And I have used
> it for years , since 1953, as a screw loosener and minor lubricator
> without any mess.

According to the MSDS, WD-40 is a kerosene-like mixture of light  
hydrocarbons called Stoddard Solvent, propellant (which used to be  
isopropane but now is CO2) and light mineral oil (like 3-in-One). If  
not wiped off, there should have been a film of oil left.

No lithium.

-- 
Bruce Johnson
University of Arizona
College of Pharmacy
Information Technology Group

Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs



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