Is WD-40 getting banned?

Is WD-40 actually getting banned?

If you have spent any time scrolling through social media lately, you might have run into a rather alarming rumor claiming that your go-to household lubricant, WD-40, is facing a total ban. Naturally, this caused a fair bit of panic among DIYers and mechanics who rely on the blue-and-yellow can to silence squeaky hinges and loosen stubborn bolts.

Rest easy, because those viral claims are entirely false. The WD-40 Company stepped forward to clear the air, releasing an official statement addressing the misinformation. Representatives explicitly confirmed, "It has recently come to our attention that false information is circulating online that WD-40® Brand products are being banned in Canada. This is not a true statement."

So, where did this strange rumor start? While environmental regulations regarding volatile organic compounds (VOCs) do shift periodically, major brands adapt ahead of time. The product isn't going anywhere. You can expect WD-40 to remain fully available on store shelves for all your quick fixes and workshop projects.