Is Duck Brand Duct Tape Toxic?
Is the colored craft duct tape, DUCK BRAND toxic? My son likes to use it to make crafts. Apparently it is the in thing right now among kids his age. I called the company and they said the adhesive is both natural and synthetic rubber. The tape is made from polyethylene. Is the tape or the adhesive toxic for my son to breathe in while crafting with it?
Polyethylene is not toxic to breathe. Natural rubber isn't toxic to breathe.
There are many varieties of synthetic rubber with varying toxicities.
Please call the company back and ask them for a copy of their MSDS sheet for this product. I couldn't find it online. Send it to me and I can better answer your question.
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