Sylvia,
 
It turns out my 'source' wasn't as resourceful as I'd expected. All he
could tell me was that it didn't work for the purpose it was originally
designed without the addition of some rather toxic solvents(??), though
he didn't say what. Sorry for the deadend.
 
Kim
 
Sylvia in Alabama wrote:
>
> Did you ever find out about the content of WD-40?  I'm still curious.
> Petroleum based or not, it will dissolve all kinds of stains, etc. you
> can't deal with otherwise - tar on feet, shoes, clothing, the superglue
> they use to put price tags on merchandise, etc.  I try lighter fluid
> first, and when that doesn't work, out comes the WD-40.
>
> And I maintain that it has not yellowed on my shells in 15 years I've
> been using it.  Also, it seems to repel dust - not like oils, which
> attract dust, have to be washed and re-oiled.
>
> When we lived on the beach, tar occasionally washed up.  Inevitably, my
> grandchildren got it on their brand new bathing suits. A spray of WD-40,
> into the washing machine and all traces were gone.
>
> Sylvia in Alabama
>