I know crayola advertises/notes that their crayons are "non-toxic" but I think they are still "hazardous".
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2006-08-12 13:56:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
There is a difference between HAZARDOUS and TOXIC, some people may not know this....I really did not know this until I worked in an INDUSTRY which disposed of different types of waste streams. Hazardous is not as bad as TOXIC, but hazardous stuff can still pose a threat, it's the kind of stuff that "creeps-up" on you...maybe cancer related. TRy enclosing CRAYOLA crayons in a sealed container for a little while and then open it and TAKE A WHIFF, but be careful, it may be dangerous.... obviously we all have different genetics....some people may get sick others may not. Some people lose their hair and they don't seem to care... I personally care. hope in a better world, with better products
2006-08-13 03:28:46 · update #1
I saw some soy- based crayons in an art catalog-goggle it and see what you can find. Also,they are edible!
2006-08-13 06:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by boxley4404 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there is!
They're soy crayons, I believe the company is called Prang, I can't quite remember. I'll see if I can get more info for you.
Edit: OK, they're called Prang Soy Bean Crayons and are available at www.prang.com
What most people don't realize is that YES crayola is TOXIC.
They are toxic because they are made with paraffin, witch is very toxic. Unfortunately in the USA nothing is being done about the use of paraffin. Paraffin is the sludge that they can't use when gasoline is made, it's healthier to breath in car fumes than it is to light a paraffin candle. Unfortunately most people are either ignorant of this fact, or are just to lazy to care.
Think about this: Paraffin is used to make "normal" candles, to coat fruit, and people even go get a paraffin wax job on their hands for short term rejuvenation.
(long term effect of a paraffin hand wax have been severe as losing the hands, but most cases just end up having really wrinkled and old hands.)
2006-08-12 21:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by oldmanscrooge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
Crayola's for one,
in addition there is a law
that all crayons sold in the USA
be non-toxic and they must clearly
state this in the packaging.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-12 22:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by vim 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I honestly make lip balm with crayons and vasaline it's all over YouTube u will never kno In life what's hazerdouss a lot things are and some are not u will never know the truth hs who cares
2014-01-07 06:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,,, you got to be kidding right???? As many kids that eat crayola crayons in kindergarden,,,, and my daughter and my dogs ... are still very much alive........ she was taking a bite.. .and then giving one to the dog...... LOL... true story....
good luck
2006-08-12 21:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i saw on a commercial that there was candy crayons? well that doesn't help but they were edible and still crayons.... Search on google for edible (non-toxic) crayons...
2006-08-13 04:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by black_nomad12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
non-toxic crayons (i think most are) are not hazardous, unless you choke on them.
2006-08-12 21:02:03 · answer #7 · answered by HokiePaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crayola is safe, i know some kids that have ate some
2006-08-12 21:02:10 · answer #8 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How can they be hazardous?
2006-08-12 21:01:12 · answer #9 · answered by justaquestioner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋