Jig-A-Loo

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Jig-A-Loo is a silicone-based lubricant and water-repellent spray. It doesn't stain or stink after application. It can be used on wood, metal, glass, rubber, leather, fabrics and most plastics. It has been used in the commercial and industrial sectors in Canada since 1958, and was launched in 1998 to the Canadian mass retail market, and globally in 2007.

It contains silicone, 30-60% methylene chloride and 10-30% perchloroethylene^[1]

Methylene chloride is the active ingredient in many paint strippers and perchloroethylene is the most common dry cleaning fluid. They're aggressive and toxic chlorinated solvents.

These chlorinated solvents are more toxic and OSHA allows much lower permissible exposure level compared to petroleum solvents such as heptane commonly used in US market silicone lubes.

Tetrachloroethylene 100PPM TWA
Methylene Chloride: 25PPM TWA

For comparison heptane is 500PPM TWA, a much lower toxicity ^[2]

[edit] Uses

Typical uses for Jig-A-Loo include:

Lubricating door hinges, beds and shower curtains to eliminate squeaks
Loosening rusty nuts and screws
Preventing rust on gardening tools, aluminium window frames and plumbing materials.
Shining leaves of artificial house plants
Lubricating candle holders prior to burning to make wax removal easier
Lubricating "twisty puzzles" such as Rubik's cubes for competitions.
Preventing moving parts from freezing
Shining and protecting your mag wheels and rubber seals.
Cleaning and protecting leather goods, such as cowboy or UGG boots
Repelling water on tent, shoes, booth, backpack and jacket.