A 2013 study concluded that the substance is a comfortable alternative to over-the-counter ear plugs for the attenuation of everyday sound. The New Zealand Government Earthquake Commission recommends that products such as Blu Tack should be used to prevent ornaments and small household items from falling or moving in the event of an earthquake. Today, Bostik's factory in Leicester continues to produce tonnes of Blu Tack® every week - for decades, the recipe has been kept a closely guarded secret.

The sticky substance was actually a by-product of an experiment by a Bostik worker to make a new sealant. Did you know, despite numerous appeals from Bostik for the inventor to step forward, the mastermind behind the product has remained a mystery for over 50 years? Fast forward over 50 years and hundreds of millions of packs of Blu Tack® have been sold throughout the UK and beyond - making it the nation's favourite reusable adhesive.The material is not flammable, but emits carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide when exposed to fire or high temperatures. Blu Tack® Colour has all the features of the original reusable adhesive, however is primarily designed to mold and play.

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. 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. Like all poster putties, Blu Tack provides an alternative to the artist's traditional kneaded eraser. This can be removed using removers like citrus oils and desolvers, but as per the guidance of the suppliers.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Not only useful around the home and school, but Blu-Tack is also a favourite sensory toy for many children who like the texture and the resistance when pulling apart. Recommendations and suggestions are for guidance only, since conditions of use are completely beyond our control. It provides an ideal alternative to drawing pins or sticky tape, with over a thousand uses around the home, office or school.White tack, for example, is designed to reduce residue after things have been stuck together for a while. 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.