In case anyone cares to know. After doing a little research I found out that both Castor oil and Ballistol are plant based water soluable oils so I see no reason why it (ballistol) couldn't/shouldn't be substituted for castor oil in the moosemilk recipe. Whether it is better, worse, or no noticable difference remains to be seen. I used ballistol when I made up my batch of moosemilk because I had it on hand. I have not made any with castor oil so I cannot speak from experience of any differences or similarities. I definitely like the way the batch I made is working. I have yet to try Liquid Wrench....BPS

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I found out that both Castor oil and Ballistol are plant based water soluble oils

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No so Blackpowdersmoke. Ballistol is a petroleum product based on medicinal grade white mineral oil. Check the MSDS. Ballistol is not water soluble, but it does emulsify in water.

Semisane, you're right!! It is based on a medicinal grade mineral oil and it also contains a medicinal grade plant oil called Anethole which is derived from the plant Pimpinella Anisum L. That's what gives it that anisette odor that some folks just don't like. You are also right that it is water emulisifiable not soluable. I have found it to be pretty amazing stuff so far....but maybe not as amazing as liquid wrench from what I read of your results of using LW as a patch lube!!!!......BPS