Russell Kent wrote:

Jerry Bass wrote:

Interesting facts about the product WD-40...
Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

I think that Ken East is mistaken.  A quick scan of the MSDS for WD-40 shows
"aliphatic petroleum distillates", "petroleum base oil", and "LVP hydrocarbon
fuel" all of which are fire hazards as well as poisonous:

http://www.wd40.com/Brands/pdfs/msds-wd40_aerosol.us.pdf

Here are some of the uses:
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery

Eh?  WD-40 is a penetrating lubricant.  Spray it on a smooth floor and you've
just created a major fall hazard.

Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide

Given children's propensity to put non-food items in their mouths, using a
poisonous compound on their toys/playground equipment is a Bad Idea.  Instead,
use a good silicone-based auto wax compound.

Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl
bumpers

... and will leave permanent oil stains on leather goods.  Instead use Armor
All.

I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees to relieve
arthritis pain.

Anyone else see My Big Fat Greek Wedding?  :-)

One fellow claims spraying it on fishing lures attracts fish.

I wouldn't eat fish that are prone to eating petroleum products.

WD-40 is great stuff for what it is intended, but be as careful with it as you
would gasoline.

Russell Kent

 
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