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Subject:
Silly String Composition
Category: Science > Chemistry Asked by: mentaldesperado-ga List Price: $30.00 |
Posted:
11 Nov 2005 22:27 PST
Expires: 11 Dec 2005 22:27 PST Question ID: 592132 |
I would like to know the chemical components of "Silly String" and their concentrations. I would also like a brief explanation of the chemical mechanism involved in each step of the reaction, including the initial states of all chemicals, the propelling reaction, "string" formation and solidification. |
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Subject:
Re: Silly String Composition
From: knickers-ga on 16 Nov 2005 05:00 PST |
The composition of silly string is a highly guarded secret. Its a bit like asking cocoa cola to give you the recipe. Words like fat and chance come to mind. However, there are a few things that we can deduce. There are some hazard datasheets available on the net for the product. These state the potentially hazardous components as CFC's i.e. the propellant that is used in the product. We also know that it was invented back in 69 and that it is a polymer based product. So it is probably a polymer that dissolves to a degree in CFC type solvents. When it is propelled from the canister the CFC evapourates (adding to global warming) and the polymer dries out to leave the string. my best guess is that it is probably a polystyrene or methacrylate based polymer. |
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