Jig-A-Loo is a silicone

Silicone

Silicones are inert, synthetic compounds with a variety of forms and uses. Typically heat-resistant and rubber-like, they are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medical applications , cookware, and insulation....

-based lubricant

Lubricant

A lubricant is a substance introduced to reduce friction between moving surfaces. It may also have the function of transporting foreign particles and of distributing heat...

 and water-repellent spray. The manufacturer states that it contains no oil, grease, wax, petroleum distillates or detergent and that it doesn't stain or smell after application. It is indicated for use on wood, metal, glass, rubber, leather, fabrics and most plastics. It has been used in the commercial and industrial sectors in Canada

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 since 1958, and was launched in 1998 to the Canadian mass retail market, and globally in 2007.

Jig-A-Loo contains silicone

Silicone

Silicones are inert, synthetic compounds with a variety of forms and uses. Typically heat-resistant and rubber-like, they are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medical applications , cookware, and insulation....

, 30-60% methylene chloride and 10-30% perchloroethylene Methylene chloride is the active ingredient in many paint strippers and perchloroethylene is the most common dry cleaning fluid. They are both aggressive and toxic chlorinated solvents. Although the manufacturer emphasizes the lack of petroleum distillates, these chlorinated solvents are more toxic than the petroleum solvent heptane

Heptane

n-Heptane is the straight-chain alkane with the chemical formula H3C5CH3 or C7H16. When used as a test fuel component in anti-knock test engines, a 100% heptane fuel is the zero point of the octane rating scale...

, which is commonly used as solvent for US market silicone lubricants. OSHA allows much lower permissible exposure level for these chlorinated solvents compared to heptane.

100PPM TWA Tetrachloroethylene

25PPM TWA Methylene Chloride


For comparison permissible exposure level of heptane is much higher at 500PPM TWA



TWA is an 8 hour time weighed average exposure level deemed to be safe by US OSHA.

For environmental and health safety reasons, the State of California has banned the use of perchloroethylene and methylene chloride in multi-purpose lubricants such as Jig-A-Loo Dec 31, 2010 and the sale of remaining inventory will be banned effective Dec 31, 2013

Uses

Some uses recommended from the manufacturer:

• Lubricating door hinges, beds and shower curtains to eliminate squeaks
• Loosening rusty nuts and screws
• Preventing rust on gardening tools, aluminum window frames and plumbing materials
• Lubricating candle holders prior to burning to make wax removal easier
• Preventing moving parts from freezing
• Shining and protecting mag wheels and rubber seals
• Cleaning and protecting leather goods
• Repelling water on tent, shoes, boots, backpacks and jackets