It is something that you can hold and something that bounces, you can even shape it to any form that you desire. But it isn't clay, for clays do not form into puddles overtime or drip when left on top of a hole for a few minutes. What is this thing that seems to be solid and liquid combined into one?
It's Crayola's Silly Putty!
It's probably one of the most well-travelled toys in the world, having gone to the moon courtesy of the Apollo 8. It proved that it also has its industrial uses, as it was used as an adhesive by the Apollo astronauts to secure their tools in zero gravity.
But how is this liquid-solid made? It is, basically, an inorganic polymer. The original pink Silly Putty has 65% dimethyl siloxane, 17% silica, 9% Thixatrol ST, 4% polydimethylsiloxane, 1% decamethyl cyclopentasiloxane, 1% glycerine, and 1% titanium dioxide. It has thixotropic to reduce its flow rate and let it maintain its form.
It's probably been years since we you last saw this Silly Putty. Let your kids enjoy playing with this toy. Office 1000 brings them back to you, in its original pinkish color. For more information, just check out the product's page.
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