A ferrofluid (from the Latin ferrum, meaning iron) is a liquid which becomes strongly polarised in the presence of a magnetic field. It is a colloidal mixture comprising extremely small magnetic particles suspended in a synthetic oil. The particles are coated with a a soap or detergent to prevent them from clumping together. Ferrofluids are composed of nanoscale ferromagnetic particles suspended in a carrier fluid, usually an organic solvent or water. The ferromagnetic nano-particles are coated with a surfactant to prevent their agglomeration (due to van der Waals and magnetic forces). Although the name may suggest otherwise, ferrofluids do not display ferromagnetism, since they do not retain magnetisation in the absence of an externally applied field. In fact, ferrofluids display paramagnetism, and are often referred as being "superparamagnetic" due to their large magnetic susceptibility. COMPONENTS Magnetite: 3-15 % by volume Oil Soluble Dispersant: 6-30 % by volume Carrier Liquid: 55-91 % by volume NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12, NOT DRINKABLE. Please read MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET located at policies section before usage. Or use this link to view ferrofluid MSDS: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/details?seller=A1T24Q2YX26SWS#custom1