Household lubricant and method of use

Abstract

A water-based household lubricant, free of hydrocarbon oils, comprises a water-soluble ammonium salt of a surfactant, preferably a carboxylate, sulfonate, phosphate or sarcosinate surfactant, preferably having rust preventative activity, most particularly ammonium N-oleol sarcosinate as a main or sole component. The composition also desirably contains an anti-microbial and a surface tension reducer, most preferably N-(N-octal)-2-pyrrolidone. An aqueous solution of the ammonium salt of the fatty acid surfactant, which is non-staining, is applied to a substrate, the water evaporates and ammonia from the ammonium ion is slowly released into the atmosphere leaving the surfactant as a lubricant. The residue provides rust resistance, water repellency and lubrication.

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