Nontoxic lubricant composition

Abstract

A nontoxic and biodegradable lubricant composition for use to reduce the friction between the contact surfaces of devices which come into contact with people and animals. The lubricant composition is especially useful for application to sports equipment which comes into contact with the human body. Another application concerns the use of the nontoxic lubricant composition in connection with food processing equipment which comes into direct contact with the food substrate. The nontoxic lubricant composition includes a nontoxic oil base such as vegetable oil, preferably corn oil or olive oil, and a nontoxic solvent such as ethanol, preferably ethyl alcohol, and/or a citrus solvent, such as a terpene compound, preferably limonene. The preferred embodiment also includes limonene as a nontoxic flavoring and/or scenting agent to provide good wetting and film forming properties and a pleasant naturally occurring organoleptic fragrance and scent.

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