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MikeK · 10-24-2010, 08:53 AM

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For what it is worth, here is what is in "Sea Foam":

40-60% Light naphthenic oil. (Less wax, better solvency than paraffinic oils.)
25-35% Naphtha (A general mix of crude sourced solvents.)
10-20% Isopropyl alcohol

Not rocket science, just a low wax clear base oil mixed with VM&P grade thinner, which is identical to the Coleman lantern fuel sold in gallon cans, and isopropanol, which is what is in a 99cent bottle of IsoHeet.

From the huge variance in the mix percentages, it seems they are more focused on color, smell, and what product is in excess at the refinery rather than meeting any specific product performance benchmarks.

10-24-2010, 08:53 AM	#6
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Sea Foam Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For what it is worth, here is what is in "Sea Foam": 40-60% Light naphthenic oil. (Less wax, better solvency than paraffinic oils.) 25-35% Naphtha (A general mix of crude sourced solvents.) 10-20% Isopropyl alcohol Not rocket science, just a low wax clear base oil mixed with VM&P grade thinner, which is identical to the Coleman lantern fuel sold in gallon cans, and isopropanol, which is what is in a 99cent bottle of IsoHeet. From the huge variance in the mix percentages, it seems they are more focused on color, smell, and what product is in excess at the refinery rather than meeting any specific product performance benchmarks.