WD-40 Automotive Chemicals

In 1953, a company called Rocket Chemical Company which included only three employees ventured to create a line of rust-prevention solvents and degreasers for the aerospace industry in a small science lab in San Diego, California. After 39 unsuccessful attempts three lucky geniuses managed to develop the original secret formula for WD-40 - which stands for Water Displacement perfected on the 40th try. The formula of the original product hasn't changed since then.

WD-40 is a global marketing organization that develops and sells environmentally friendly products for homes, factories and workshops around the world. It is still headquartered in San Diego California, where the first WD-40 product was formulated many years ago. The legendary WD-40 blue and yellow can is recognized worldwide and can be found everywhere – under the sink of a housewife, in the garage of a car fan, or in a toolbox of a mechanic.

The purpose of WD-40 is to deliver easy-to-use solutions to help you accomplish almost any task. The most famous WD-40 Multi-Use product also known as “a can with thousands of uses” has been admired by people for over 60 years. Among its 5 basic applications are protection from rust and corrosion, lubrication, grease removing, penetrating and displacing moisture. In addition to the Multi-Use product, the company offers the WD-40 Specialist, a line of specialty maintenance products, and the WD-40 Bike, a line of bicycle care products made for cyclists and mechanics.