The Material Safety Data Sheet - aka MSDS sheet created for the FED's
(EPA etc)
states Three chemicals and has nothing to say about silicone.
I suspect the silicone or the information you got was tainted by the
place it was
sprayed. Likely it was already silicone coated with a dry lube.
1. Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates 45-50%
2. Petroleum Base Oil 30-35%
3. LVP Hydrocarbon Fluid 12-18%
Non-Hazardous Ingredients <<10%
The LVP is Propane.
And I have never have seen the 'fish-eye' pattern in fluid or paint.
I don't think it should be used on shells the Petroleum hydrocarbons
might attack the color if any and the thin distillates might seep deep
into the shell and forever and a time smell of oil.
I use it sometimes if handy to cool and chill
Martin
Paul Callomon wrote:
> I'd tend to advise against using WD-40 on shells. It is mainly silicone, which is harmless enough, but as it is intended for use on machinery it contains penetrants and other ingredients that might not disperse and that might cause problems in the longer run.
> If you want to spray your shells with silicone, I would suggest mold release spray, which you can get from fiberglass suppliers. This is more or less 100% clean silicon in a solvent base.
>
> Cheers,
>
> PC.
>
> Paul Callomon
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>>>> Tom Eichhorst <[log in to unmask]> 2/14/2008 1:45 PM >>>
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> Another product that often works and is much safer is WD-40. Like Goof-Off,
> this will remove gummy material left by price stickers and I have used it to
> clean bad spots on shells left by rubber bands. It doesn't always work as
> it seems different colors (materials) leave different stains.
>
> Just a note on less-than-perfect shells. I have a friend who actively looks
> for these, most especially those that show the shell had a struggle against
> a predator or rough environment and persevered. Those "growth scars" or
> "reef scars" indicate something of the life of the animal that constructed
> that calcium carbonate wonder.
>
> Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico, USA
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>
> You might try rubber cement thinner for removing residues, labels, etc.
> Unlike acetone, it won't melt or destroy plastic surfaces. You can
> generally purchase it in art supply stores and I've also found it at Home
> Depot.
> Mary
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