495 is applicable on all trumpet valves, trombone slides, rotor valves in french horns and keys. It should also be used on spit valves and tuning slide areas. BiNaK 495 is a mineral oil based product that was blended with a proprietary ingredient created by a fluid lubrication specialist who is a Tribologist. This research and development took place over a period of five years, before a formula was produced that met all the inventors criteria. Silicones is the leading cause for gumminess in valves and they particularly break down in warm temperatures.
Silicones also leave a residue on metals.
BiNaK 495 does not contain alcohol, due to the strong odor and evaporation factor. That evaporation leaves the metals unprotected and therefore, without proper lubrication. The unique lubrication capabilities of BiNaK 495 are unreplicated in the musical oil business at this time. It lasts so long that a bottle of this oil will last the user several times longer then the present oils being offered today. Also, any instrument left in storage, will not seize up over time, due to the lack of evaporation with this product and its continued lubrication qualities.