2006-08-04 06:44:42 · 8 answers · asked by Starry Eyes 511 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Dry erase markers are different from other markers because they use colored particles dissolved in a volatile, organic solvent, rather than a traditional ink. So when you write, you are spreading a thin layer of this solution on the board. Being volatile (low boiling point), the organic solvent quickly evaporates, leaving the colored particles behind. It is that solvent that you are smelling.
I'm not certain of the exact compound that is used, but it's probably something like ethylene glycol.
2006-08-04 07:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they put some weird chemicals in it that aren't in regular markers to make them dry on white boards
2006-08-04 13:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by -- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because smelling is great for your soul...I mean, what kind of question is that...all markers smell anyway...
2006-08-04 14:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jawhara C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause the ruber its made of smells
2006-08-04 13:50:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that's the toxins int hem and they also do it to make you ask these questions
2006-08-04 13:50:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the toluene in the solvent. it can and will get you high. it's in how they work.
2006-08-04 14:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
due to the solvent in it.
2006-08-04 18:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by stroby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what else do you go around sniffing ?
2006-08-04 14:44:33 · answer #8 · answered by el.tuco 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋