WD 40 CO
The WD-40 Company, originally the Rocket Chemical Company, is an American manufacturer of household and multi-use products, including its signature brand, WD-40, as well as 3-In-One Oil, Lava, Spot Shot, X-14, Carpet Fresh, GT85, 1001, Solvol, 2000 Flushes and No Vac. It is based in San Diego, California.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- chemical industry [1]
- Company / filing name
- WD 40 CO [2]
- Headquarters location
- San Diego [1]
- Founded
- 1953 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Official website
- wd40.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US9292361071 [1]
- CIK
- 105132 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- WDFC (Nasdaq) [2]
Company positioning and business
The WD-40 Company, originally the Rocket Chemical Company, is an American manufacturer of household and multi-use products, including its signature brand, WD-40, as well as 3-In-One Oil, Lava, Spot Shot, X-14, Carpet Fresh, GT85, 1001, Solvol, 2000 Flushes and No Vac. It is based in San Diego, California. [3]
As of April 2018, the company marketed its products in more than 176 countries. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, WD-40 Company. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: WDFC (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was WD 40 CO founded?
Founded: 1953. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of WD 40 CO?
Headquarters location: San Diego. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for WD 40 CO?
Business sectors: chemical industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — WD-40 Company (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.