The aliphatic hydrocarbon makes up a little more than half of the can's total contents. This is what gives WD-40 its degreasing properties. It is a petroleum-based solvent, like what you might ...
Organic solvents can be classified based on their structure and functional groups. They may be divided into aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic (non-aromatic) hydrocarbons, and carbon compounds with ...
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