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In 1953, a fledgling company called Rocket Chemical Company and its staff of three set out to create a line of rust-prevention solvents and degreasers for use in the aerospace industry, in a small lab in San Diego, California.
It took them 40 attempts to get the water displacing formula worked out. But they must have been really good, because the original secret formula for WD-40®-which stands for Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try-is still in use today.
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What is WD-40 stand for?
Water Displacement - 40th Attempt
What does DW-40 stand for?
WD-40 stands for water displacement and 40 is the number of times it took to get the correct solution/ fluid/spray to make water displacement
Why spray wd-40 on distributor cap and plugs?
WD-40 disperses moisture.
What is the symbol for WD-40 Company in NASDAQ?
The symbol for WD-40 Company in NASDAQ is: WDFC.
Is WD-40 ok to use to oil a firearm?
WD-40 is not exactly a lubricant, it displaces water (Water Displacement = WD). There are much better options. Plus, WD-40 could harm the bluing/finish on a firearm.
In what year did WD-40 Company - WDFC - have its IPO?
WD-40 Company (WDFC) had its IPO in 1973.
Will WD-40 remove pine sap from your car?
Probably. There's not much WD-40 can't do.
What does the WD mean in WD 40?
Water Displacer
What does WD-40stand for?
WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, 40th formula.
Is wd-40 edible?
Yes
Is wd 40 edible?
Yes
How do you clean tar out of dryer?
I use wd-40 to remove the tar, then 409 to remove remaining wd-40. It's flammable.
