Sealant developer Alan Holloway created a similar precursor product at another company which had business links to Bostik. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Note: the adhesive properties of Bostik Blu Tack® increase with time so take extra care when removing it after a period of months. Although the initial experiment was a failure, the worker's colleagues started using the resulting 'goo'; to stick messages to each other's desks. At GLS, we are pleased to offer a wide range of Blu Tack and other adhesive tack options that we believe are essential to have on hand.

Similar products of various colours are made by many manufacturers, including Faber-Castell's "Tack-it", Henkel's "Fun-Tak", UHU's "Poster Putty" and "Sticky Tack", UFO's "Dough Tack", "Gummy Sticker" Pritt's "Sticky Stuff", Bostik's " Prestik" and Elmer's "Poster Tack". It is known as "Patafix" in France, Italy, Portugal, Austria and Turkey, Kennaratyggjó in Iceland and lærertyggis in Norway (both meaning "teacher's chewing gum"), Häftmassa ("attachment paste") or kludd in Sweden, and wondergom in South Africa (an Afrikaans word, literally translated as "wonder glue"). A 2013 study concluded that the substance is a comfortable alternative to over-the-counter ear plugs for the attenuation of everyday sound. The composition is described as a synthetic rubber compound without hazardous properties under normal conditions.Blu Tack was often used with the Sinclair ZX81 microcomputer to help mitigate crashes caused by wobbly external RAM modules. Discover our entire range over at CMT and check out our blog to keep up to date with our latest products and updates.

It is a permanently plastic, reusable multipurpose adhesive and modelling material that is pliable and non-toxic, making it safe for all the family. Like all poster putties, Blu Tack provides an alternative to the artist's traditional kneaded eraser. Recommendations and suggestions are for guidance only, since conditions of use are completely beyond our control. On some surfaces it may leave an oily mark, which can sometimes be removed using chewing gum remover. Blu Tack is sometimes used by electronic hobbyists to hold through-hole electronic components in position for soldering onto PC-boards.This quick, easy and mess-free solution to hanging and sticking around the classroom and hallways will ensure you can change, hang and alter displays with minimal fuss. Delivered Direct From Our Supplier Tooltip This product is delivered to you directly from our supplier.

It’s available in original blue in two sizes: Handy (45g) and Economy (90g), which is perfect for those who require a larger pack of adhesive tack. Blu Tack can be used as a damping agent for sound and vibration applications, due to its low amplitude response properties. If a room or surface conditions are too hot (over 70°C), Blu Tack® will soften and become more difficult to secure items in place. Any remaining shreds can be removed by gently rolling the adhesive tack on the wall or dabbing a new blob of Blu Tack® over the surfaces.This can be removed using removers like citrus oils and desolvers, but as per the guidance of the suppliers. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Designed for use around the office and school to stick up posters, pictures and other lightweight items on walls or other surfaces. Suitable to hold up posters, support wobbly tables, and clean fluff from fabric and dirt from your keyboard.

Statements on the internet suggesting that he developed the Bostik product, may be the result of misquotion of his 2007 edit to this page.This can be removed using removers like citrus oils and lighter fuel but as per the guidance of the suppliers. Some individuals (particularly those with heavy oral needs and aggressive biting/chewing) may be able to damage the tools in a very short space of time.