While the inventor of the commercially released Bostik product is unknown, a precursor product to Blu Tack was created by a sealant developer around 1970, as an accidental by-product of an attempt to develop a new sealant using chalk powder, rubber and oil. Īs of 2015, Bostik was manufacturing around 100 tonnes of Blu Tack weekly at its Leicester factory. The material is not flammable, but emits carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide when exposed to fire or high temperatures. It is non-soluble and is denser than water. It can be swallowed without harm and is not carcinogenic. The composition is described as a synthetic rubber compound without hazardous properties under normal conditions. The spelling now used is without a hyphen. Generic versions of the product are also available from other manufacturers. Traditionally blue, it is also available in other colours. These #BluHacks include using it as a temporary marker instead of pencil, as a temporary plug, to collect drill dust, to hold a screw on a screwdriver and to secure the end of a tape measure.īlu Tack Grey is packaged in recycled card and supplied as a large, 68g slab.įor more information or to become a stockist of Bostik products, visit, email or call 01785 272625.Blu Tack is a reusable putty-like pressure-sensitive adhesive produced by Bostik, commonly used to attach lightweight objects (such as posters or sheets of paper) to walls, doors or other dry surfaces. It’s non-toxic, solvent free, clean and easy to use, and provides an instant, repositionable bond.īlu Tack Grey’s unique shade offers discreet application, going undetected on most dark surfaces, such as home appliances, electrical devices, cables and car dashboards.Īside from the product’s traditional uses of sticking items to a wall or keeping objects in place, Blu Tack® Grey offers a multitude of new uses or #BluHacks. Bostik has launched a new grey version of Blu Tack - the iconic, reusable adhesive putty.Ĭreated for people who require an adhesive tack that’s less visible and less likely to show dirt or dust when compared to other colour variations, Blu Tack Grey is made in Britain using the same tried and tested formula.
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