Some kind of chlorine compound is added to automatic dishwashing liquid for sanitizing and removing proteins from the dishes. Bleach, aka sodium hypochlorite, is probably the most commonly used chemical for that purpose. Any chlorine containing material is bad for iron and steel...even stainless...because the chlorine is very reactive with the iron atoms. It forms iron chloride compounds that are very soluble in water. Chlorine compounds will eat away iron very very quickly and, often, you can't see the damage.

Mineral spirits are more than enough to remove even very messy home brew chain lubes.