About this item Since 1904: The Original CLP – Cleans, Lubricates and Protects Multi-Purpose: Preserves and protects metal, wood, leather, rubber and plastics Lubricates and Cleans: Perfect for lubricating and cleaning tools, knives, marine parts, firearms and just about anything else Skin Safe: Slightly alkaline in nature; neutralizes the effect of sweat and skin oils and non-carcinogenic Environmentally Friendly: Ballistol is biodegradable, and neither its use nor its disposal will pollute our air or water. Its natural decomposition will not produce byproducts that are harmful to the environment.