Originally Posted by
mcwillia
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Elmer's washable glue states:
Chemical Product and Company Identification
DESCRIPTION: ELMER'S WASHABLE SCHOOL GLUE
PRODUCT TYPE: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Whikipedia states:
Polyvinyl acetate, PVA, PVAc, poly(ethenyl ethanoate), is a rubbery synthetic polymer with the formula (C4H6O2)n. It belongs to the polyvinyl esters family with the general formula -[RCOOCHCH2]-. It is a type of thermoplastic
So contrary to the urban legend, there is no cornstarch in Elmer's washable school glue
Thank you for clearing that point up, Mcwillia. The urban legend about buggies and creepy-crawlies can now be put to rest and lots of previously frightened people can discover the joys of washable-glue!