In article , Jeff Layman
writes
On 12/09/17 22:09, wrote:
On Tuesday, 12 September 2017 21:30:28 UTC+1, newshound wrote:
On 12/09/2017 21:14, Handyman wrote:
replying to Alan, Handyman wrote:
WD40 is NOT an oil! It is a solvent. It is used to clean surfaces and as
such nicely cleans off oil and other materials leaving metal nice and
smooth. But do not use it as a general lubricant.


Wrong.

https://wd40.com/cool-stuff/myths-legends-fun-facts
A marketing page stuffed with weasel words & attempts to mislead the
foolish into thinking WD-40 is suitable for jobs it plainly is not.
NT

According to section 3 of the official MSDS, WD40 contains 25%
Petroleum Base Oil, and its "Product Use" in section 1 includes
"Lubricant".

I would have thought a lubricant would be nearer 100% oil.
--
bert