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O2
Guide
To Materials
Sex
Toys & More
O2
is a trademarked name for Ultra Supreme Platinum Silicone made
by Tantus. O2 is a 100% medical grade silicone.
Silicones
are polymers that contain silicon with carbon, hydrogen, oxygen,
and sometimes other chemical elements. It is flexible, heat-resistant,
nonstick, non-porous and rubber-like without containing any toxins.Silicone
is flexible and quickly adapts to body temperature.
There are
different grades of silicone: tin and platinum. They have different
chemical make ups, longevitys, and compatibilitys. While all of
these facts are true for either silicone, only platinum grades
can be medical grade quality.
Example
O2 is used
by Tantus to make high quality 100% medical grade silicone sex
toys such as the Rascal Vibrating
Dildo.
100% medical
grade silicone is the most reliable, safe, health-smart soft material
used for adult toys.
Allergy
Or Toxin Warnings
O2 is hypoallergenic and phthalate free.
This material is inert which means it will not react with other
materials. It is stable and won't disintegrate or react when next
to a another object like some other materials such as Jelly can.
Cleaning
Recommendations
O2 can be cleaned with mild soap and water, antibacterial sex
toy cleaners or put in the upper rack of the dishwasher. O2 Silicone
has no open pores and cannot harbor bacteria. It is very easy
to clean. You can boil O2 silicone as it remains stable up to
600 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also clean this material with
a 10% bleach solution or alcohol swabs. Since sex toy hygiene
is of the utmost importance, 100% medical grade silicone is the
best choice in sex toys.
Lubricants
Waterbased
only.
There
are different qualities of silicone out there and different qualities
of silicone in lubrications, which means some lower grade silicone
lubricants will bond to some silicone toys and ruin the toy. This
could also lead to a chemical reaction that leads to the surface
"opening" and is irreparable. Such a chemical reaction results
in unpleasant bacteria and smells becoming lodged in the toy.
Therefore, we recommend waterbased lubricants with all silicone
toys. However, if you prefer silicone over waterbased lubricants
you may try a test patch on the bottom of the toy. If the area
does not become gummy then you should be okay using that silicone
lubricant with that particular silicone toy.
Recycling
Level
Silicone
is a chemically inert substance. This means that there are no
toxic ingredients that can be out-gassed, or leached from the
substance. Silicone itself, is not toxic to aquatic plants or
animals nor does it have a negative effect on soil organisms.
Although silicone is not biodegradable, it can be recycled.
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