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Phthalate
Free
Elastomers - Food
Grade Vinyl
- Silicone
Elastomer
is a compound that we use that does not contain phthalates
(pronounced thal-ates). As you may have been told, phthalates
are "plasticizers" used to soften PVC vinyls. If vinyls
do not have any softeners, they are basically very hard
PVC plastic.
There
are different grades of vinyls, from food grade for your
plastic food storage containers or baggies (which don’t
give off a smell) to economical grade that are used in some
lower end athletic shoes and other products.
You
can tell the grade of the vinyls and quantity of plasticizers
(phthalates) used by the smell. The more you smell, the
lower the grade and the more phthalates used. You are probably
aware of the terrible chemical smell that many of the "jelly"
vibrators give off. This is basically the vinyl off-gassing
the large amounts of phthalates.
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The
adult industry is not regulated by the FDA or EPA, so there are
no standards that are currently followed. These government agencies
do regulate children’s toys and they no longer allow phthalates
in children’s toys or pacifiers. We feel that this standard needs
to be applied to personal intimate products as well, so we are
minimizing phthalates in our manufacturing and are focusing on
a non-toxic alternative - Elastomers.
Elastomers
are a completely different material. They start out soft and have
product added to make them harder. This product is then removed
by high vacuum so there are no residual hardeners. No solvents
are used in this process and there is no latex. This type of material
is ideal for manufacturing a variety of textures.
Phthalate
Free Toys Cost More-
It's
true, they do cost more, however, they are worth the investment
because cheaper vibes may contain toxins, will most likely be
made with cheaper mechanical parts (making them easier to break),
and often carry a strong smell. When looking through our site,
you will know what products are made without phthalates because
we will be sure to mention it. If you are not sure, feel free
to contact us.
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