elastomer

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Phthalate-free vibrators: The sex toy industry has started to make vibrators out of elastomer, a latex-free material that doesn't contain phthalate -- which can cause birth defects.

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  1. noun Any of various polymers having the elastic properties of natural rubber.

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  • Northwire purchasing manager Rod Larson cited Fournier for her reliability in ensuring that the Teknor Apex vinyl and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds required by Northwire are in stock and ready to ship when the customer needs it, and for her skill in working with freight carriers to arrange for on-time delivery. —  CNS Magazine - Headline News
  • Phthalate-free vibrators: The sex toy industry has started to make vibrators out of elastomer, a latex-free material that doesn't contain phthalate -- which can cause birth defects. —  rediff.com
  • Sex toy industry has started to make vibrators out of elastomer, a latex-free material that doesn't contain phthalate - which can cause birth defects. —  Medindia Health News
  • The company ` s products are primarily used in the elastomer, plastic, paints, and ink manufacturing industries. —  News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial Destination
  • Their material is made from a carbon nanotube-elastomer composite material that incorporates an array of organic transistors. —  Discovery Channel :: Top Highlights
 

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