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    Multi-Use Product: Technical Data

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    This document provides technical data on a multi-use product. It lists physical characteristics such as appearance, odor, viscosity, flash point. It details that the product provides corrosion protection on steel for 15-30 days in severe exterior exposure. Testing shows the product has a low coefficient of friction when used as a lubricant between steel surfaces under various pressures. The product has a high dielectric strength and low contact resistance when used on electrical contacts. It has little to no effect on most materials when sprayed or immersed briefly but may swell or crack some plastics with prolonged immersion.

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    This document provides technical data on a multi-use product. It lists physical characteristics such as appearance, odor, viscosity, flash point. It details that the product provides corrosion protection on steel for 15-30 days in severe exterior exposure. Testing shows the product has a low coefficient of friction when used as a lubricant between steel surfaces under various pressures. The product has a high dielectric strength and low contact resistance when used on electrical contacts. It has little to no effect on most materials when sprayed or immersed briefly but may swell or crack some plastics with prolonged immersion.

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    This document provides technical data on a multi-use product. It lists physical characteristics such as appearance, odor, viscosity, flash point. It details that the product provides corrosion protection on steel for 15-30 days in severe exterior exposure. Testing shows the product has a low coefficient of friction when used as a lubricant between steel surfaces under various pressures. The product has a high dielectric strength and low contact resistance when used on electrical contacts. It has little to no effect on most materials when sprayed or immersed briefly but may swell or crack some plastics with prolonged immersion.

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    MULTI-USE PRODUCT

    TECHNICAL DATA

    PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
    • Appearance: Slightly cloudy • Percent Volatile (maximum): 70% by weight
    aliphatic petroleum distillate
    • Colour: Light amber
    • Pour Point: Below -73°C
    • Odour: Slight, characteristic odour
    • Coverage: 14m² to 24m² per litre
    • Specific Gravity: 0.80 at 25°C
    • Boiling Point (Initial): 149°C (minimum)
    • Viscosity: (ASTM D445) 2.5 cSt at 40°C
    • Weight, applied coating: 1.7 x 10¯³ kg/m²
    • Flashpoint (minimum): 43°C closed cup
    • Thickness: 0.0025mm to 0.0076mm
    • Percent Non-volatile (minimum): 30% by
    weight

    PROPERTIES: CORROSION PROTECTION


    Tested on freshly sanded mild steel panels
    EXPOSURE RESULTS
    Salt Spray (ASTM B117) 0% rust after 72 hours
    Under actual conditions the duration obtained using WD-40 will vary with the type of material being protected
    and the conditions of exposure. Generally, on mild steel the protection under various will be approximately as
    follows:-
    1. Covered or indoor storage 1 year or longer 4. Severe exterior exposure 15 to 30 days (on or
    very near the beach, subject to high humidity,
    2. Protected exterior storage 6 months to 1 year
    salt spray and salt fog). If longer protection is
    3. Normal exterior exposure 30 to 60 days desired, WD-40 should be lightly reapplied when
    necessary.

    LUBRICATION: DYNAMIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION


    Tested on Heat-treated 4340 steel with normal blue oxide film against itself
    lubricated with WD-40
    BEARING PRESSURE COEFFICIENT
    1,000 kPa 0.112
    5,000 kPa 0.113
    10,000 kPa 0.121
    15,000 kPa 0.131
    20,000 kPa 0.138
    30,000 kPa 0.146
    MULTI-USE PRODUCT
    TECHNICAL DATA

    ELECTRICAL
    Dielectric strength ASTM D-877 38,000 V. per 2.5mm. Contact resistance ASTM B-182 modified.
    BARE WD-40 TREATED CONTACT
    CONTACTS CONTACTS RESISTANCE OF FILM
    before cycling 0.0066 0.0083 ohm 0.0017 ohm
    after 5 cycles 0.0067 0.0085 ohm 0.0018 ohm
    after 100 cycles 0.0069 0.0086 ohm 0.0017 ohm
    after 1,000 cycles 0.0074 0.0085 ohm 0.0011 ohm
    after 20,000 cycles 0.0083 0.0098 ohm 0.0016 ohm

    EFFECT ON MATERIALS
    GENERAL:
    Nearly all materials react to WD-40 as they would to high grade aliphatic petroleum spirits with the
    same exposure, i.e., spray, quick dip or prolonged immersion. WD-40 contains no silicone, PTFE or
    chlorofluoracarbons.
    RUBBER:
    No visible effects on surface of various types of rubber sprayed with WD-40. Certain types of rubber will swell
    upon prolonged immersion in WD-40.
    HIGH STRENGTH STEELS: (for hydrogen embrittlement)
    Certified SAFE according to the Lawrence Hydrogen Effusion Test.
    FABRICS:
    The following fabrics were exposed to WD-40 with no effect, expect slight staining which was readily removed
    with naphtha or dry cleaning solvent: Nylon, Orlon, Wool, Dacron, Cotton.
    PAINTED SURFACES:
    Many types of paint on various surfaces have been exposed to WD-40 with no effect. Wax polishes and
    certain wax coatings may be softened by WD-40.
    PLASTICS:
    The following plastics were immersed in WD-40 for 168 hours with no visible effects:
    • Polyethylene • Formica • Epoxy
    • Delrin • Polypropylene • Acrylic
    • VinylTeflon • Polyester • Nylon
    Clear polycarbonate and polystyrene may stress craze or crack in contact with WD-40.

    APPLICATION
    • Spray • Brush • Dip
    NOTE: Application of permanent coatings over WD-40: Best results will be obtained when the surface is cleaned.
    Mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, vapour degreasing or alkaline cleaner are suitable.

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