Anchorlube All-Purpose Metalworking Compound Water-Based Cutting Lubricant, 8 oz Anchorlube is the future of multi-purpose lubricants, offering a new level of tool-life along with the cleanliness of a water/soap based compound. Anchorlube is a semi-paste and performs well on all metals, especially stainless steel and other exotic metals that tend to shorten tool life considerably. It is a clean lubricant that contains no petroleum, chlorine, or sulfur, and is a water-based soap, maintaining a clean work area with no oily surfaces. Anchorlube Metalworking Compound prevents overheating and prolongs life of cutting tools in your collection.