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Re: (ET) Penetrating oil & conductivity
I don't believe it is a good idea to spray WD40 on yourself, for any
reason.
Remember the DSMO controversy of the 70's? Well I've heard that's what
WD-40
mostly is. Highly toxic! Wear gloves and eye protection as you should
with any
aerosol lubricant.
daveb
> Not to start a surge of e-mails on WD40, but here's the scoop I recently
> received....no silicone....
> ....Walt
>
> WD-40
>
> Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust
> preventative
> solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in
> 1953 by three
> technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes
> from the
> project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were
> successful
> with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it
> in bulk
> to protect their atlas missile parts.
>
> The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also
> known as
> "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided
> there
> might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest,
> as they
> say, is history.
>
> It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of
> them is
> the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff
> manufactured
> each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added
> to the
> brew.
>
> Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40
> that would
> hurt you.
>
> When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that
> has ever
> cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as
> well as
> glass. It's a miracle!
>
> Then try it on your stovetop...Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever
> been. You'll
> be amazed.
>
> Here are some of the uses:
>
> Protects silver from tarnishing.
>
> Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
>
> Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
>
> Keeps flies off cows.
>
> Restores and cleans chalkboards.
>
> Removes lipstick stains.
>
> Loosens stubborn zippers.
>
> Untangles jewelry chains.
>
> Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
>
> Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
>
> Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
>
> Removes tomato stains from clothing.
>
> Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
>
> Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
>
> Keeps scissors working smoothly.
>
> Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
>
> Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
>
> Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
> riding mowers.
>
> Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
>
> Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
>
> Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
>
> Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
> vinyl
> bumpers.
>
> Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
>
> Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
>
> Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy
> handling.
>
> Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
> smoothly.
>
> Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
>
> Removes splattered grease on stove.
>
> Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
>
> Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
>
> Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
>
> Removes all traces of duct tape.
>
> Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis
> pain.
>
> Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and
> bumpers."
>
> The favorite use in the state of New York -- WD-40 protects the Statue
> of Liberty
> from the elements.
>
> WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will
> be catching
> the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical
> attractants
> that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some
> chemical
> laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
>
> Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops
> the itch.
>
> WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
> wipe with a
> clean rag.
>
> Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
> dried a tube
> of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with
> WD-40 and
> re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
>
>
> If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace the moisture
> and allow
> the car to start.
>
> It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those
> nasty tar
> and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you
> won't have
> to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some
> windows if you
> have a lot of marks.
>
> Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
> Use WD-40!
>
> P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
> [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu]On Behalf Of Klein Robert
> W NPRI
> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 3:14 PM
> To: 'Kelly Williams'; elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
> Subject: Re: (ET) Penetrating oil & conductivity
>
>
> It's not like WD-40 is an insulator of electricity, just a silicon based
> water
> displacing liquid. I've used WD in a lot of different electrical things
> and never
> had a problem.
>
> According to their website:
>
> WD-40 - A Great Contact Cleaner
>
> Controls and switches in electronic equipment can and should be cleaned
> and
> lubricated with WD-40 to keep them working properly. Just spray some
> WD-40 into
> the control or switch, and work the control back and forth to say
> goodbye to
> scratchiness and intermittency. Always make sure all electrical sources
> are turned
> off before spraying WD-40 on any electrical switches or components.
>
>
> Robert W. Klein II
> SSGN Deputy Technical Manager AWS/AWSS
> 1176 Howell Street
> Newport, RI 02841
> Phone: 401-832-1948
> Toll Free: 1-800-669-6892 Ext. 21948
> FAX: 401-832-7877
> e-Mail: kleinrw npt nuwc navy mil
>
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