Froglube is a revolutionary biodegradable lubricant made from 'food-grade' ingredients using a proprietary formula. It is a non-toxic Cleaner that dissolves carbon on contact and suspends other fouling particles such as copper, lead, sand, dust and dirt found in gun barrels and deposited elsewhere in weapons. It does this by seasoning the metal-which means it adheres deep into the pores which results in a durable slippery surface affect. This seasoning improves after repeated use until the gun metal, bore and surface areas reach a saturation level. For this reason, it is best to apply froglube when metal is warm, because heat causes expansion and opens the pores for more complete Absorption. Seasoning is complete when additional applied froglube is no longer absorbed. It's like carrying your extra Lube in your gun! because of the metal seasoning affect, you will find that the myriad of other cleaning, lubricating, preservative and solvent products currently in use will no longer be required to Attain complete gun care. Froglube liquid and Paste are designed to be used interchangeably-that is both perform as Cleaner, Lube and protectant. The liquid formula is designed to clean, degrease and Lube and the Paste is primarily protectant, but serves as a great 'stick-where-you-want-it' Lube and an excellent bore Cleaner. For example, bore cleaners can be eliminated because seasoning with froglube no longer allows fouling particles to stick. The amount of froglube required will be a function of the amount of use, environmental conditions and/or storage duration.