Description
[Binney & Smith] A bouncing, rubbery polymer developed in 1943 by James Wright at General Electric. Silly Putty® is made from silicone oil polymerized by the addition of boric acid. Peter Hodgson gave the bouncing rubber the name Silly Putty® in 1950 when he introduced it at the International Toy Fair in New York. Binney & Smith purchased the rights to the product in 1971. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Silly Putty® was put on display in the Smithsonian Institution.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Potty Putty (Br.); Tricky Putty
Hazards and Safety
May leave silicone oil residue on contacted surfaces.
Additional Information
Silly Putty: Website
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Last updated on: 1/15/2009 11:02:59 AM
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