I found a plain bottle that said WD-40.
2007-02-28 10:07:29 · 5 answers · asked by Cutie 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It stands for "water displacement-formula 40"...
the chemist that developed it was trying varations on his formulas to find which one worked best.
2007-02-28 10:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by Robert b 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
wd-40 stands for water displacement on the fortieth try believe it or not its the truth type in wd-40 in google search you should find the same thing
2007-02-28 10:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
initially a protectant for metallic factors on rockets to ward off rust and corrosion by utilising displacing water... subsequently the "WD" for water displacement. The "40", on the different hand, exhibits that the formulation became into the fortieth attempt to get it precise.
2016-10-02 03:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD 40 is a rust penetrating oil. The name comes from the chemical compound formula and was translated into a brand name.
2007-02-28 10:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Water Displacement, 40th attempt
Took the guy 40 trys to get it right.
Krazymech altered his answer after he saw mine... not cool
2007-02-28 10:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋