• Home
  • Architecture
    • A-Z List for Architecture Topics
    • Apple Campus 2
    • Bamboo Flooring
    • Bamboo Reinforced Concrete
    • Basic Rainfall Collection System
    • BEHR Oil Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer
    • California Academy of Sciences Living Roof Life Cycle
    • Carpet Tiles
    • Cement
    • Clay Bricks
    • Concrete Pools
    • Copper Tubing
    • Cork Flooring
    • Corten Steel
    • Fiberglass Insulation
    • Glazed Ceramic Tiles
    • Golden Gate Bridge
    • Green Concrete
    • Hardwood Flooring
    • Hempcrete
    • Hockey Ice Rink
    • Katrina Cottage
    • Latex Paint
    • Light Transmitting Cement
    • Linoleum
    • Medina Piazza Shading Project
    • Mirrors
    • Mountain Dwellings by BIG
    • Portland Cement Stucco
    • Plastic Roads
    • Silicone-coated Fiberglass
    • Skateboard Deck
    • Stained Glass
    • Statue of Liberty
    • Stone Slab Countertops
    • Taipei 101
    • Terra Cotta Roof Tiles
    • The Edge in Amsterdam
    • 3D Printed Building
    • Tree House
    • UC Davis Baggins End Domes
    • UC Davis Social Sciences and Humanities Building
    • Valle San Nicolas
    • Wallpaper
    • Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA
    • Wood-fiber Insulated Concrete Forms
  • Digital & Electronics
    • A-Z List for Digital & Electronics Topics
    • Alkaline Battery
    • Amazon Echo Dot
    • American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster
    • Apple Airpods
    • Apple AirPods Max
    • Apple Earpods
    • Apple 5W USB Charger
    • Apple HomePod
    • Apple iPad
    • Apple iPhone 12
    • Apple MacBook Air M3
    • Apple Vision Pro
    • Apple Watch Series 4
    • Cellphones
    • Computer Mouse
    • CPU
    • Drones
    • DVDs
    • Fiber Optic Cables
    • First Generation Apple Pencil
    • Fitbit Charge 2
    • GaN Charger
    • Google Glass
    • Hard Drives
    • Image Sensor
    • Kindle
    • KODAK OLED Display
    • LCD Televisions
    • Lithium Ion Based Rechargeable Batteries
    • Macbook Pro 2012
    • Microsoft HoloLens
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Wii
    • Nvidia GPU
    • Onewheel XR
    • Optical Fingerprint Scanners
    • Pioneer CDJ-3000
    • Printed Circuit Board
    • Raspberry Pi
    • RFID Tag
    • Roland TR-808 Drum Machine
    • Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
    • Security Camera
    • Silicon Wafer MOSFET
    • Sony Playstation 3
    • Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
    • SSD Memory Card
    • 3D Printers - Makerbot PLA Filament
    • 3D Printer Polycarbonate
    • Tile Bluetooth Tracker
    • Transparent TV
    • USB Flash Drive
    • Wearable Insulin Pumps
    • Wireless Charger - Magsafe
  • Fashion & Textiles
    • A-Z List for Fashion & Textiles Topics
    • Adidas Futurecraft 4D Shoes
    • Adidas Slides
    • Adidas x Parley Ultraboost
    • Allbirds Wool Runners
    • Antimicrobial Athletic Clothing
    • Athletic Cleats
    • Baggu Nylon Crescent Bag
    • Bamboo Rayon
    • Baseball Hat
    • Birkenstock
    • Bloch Ballet Pointe Shoes
    • Blundstone Lug Boot
    • Canvas Shopping Bags
    • Carhartt Detroit Jacket
    • Cartier Ring
    • Cashmere Wool
    • Cellulosic Fibers (Tencel)
    • Cleaner Cotton
    • Coach Tabby Bag
    • Converse Chuck Taylors
    • Coperni Air Swipe Bag
    • Cotton Fitted Bed Sheets
    • Crocs
    • Demonia Swing-815
    • Denim
    • Disposable Diapers
    • Dr. Martens 1460 Boot
    • Faux Fur
    • Fossil Bag
    • FREITAG Bag
    • Gel Bracelets
    • Girlfriend Collective Leggings
    • Gold Plated Brass Jewelry
    • Gore-Tex
    • Hemp Textiles
    • Hemp Cotton Blended Backpacks
    • Hermes Exotic Bags
    • Hermes Mycelium Bag
    • HOKA Running Shoe
    • House of Sunny Hockney Dress
    • Hunter Wellington Boots
    • I.D.8 Sneaker
    • JanSport Backpack
    • Leather
    • Leather Belts
    • Linen
    • Lululemon Leggings
    • Mejuri Diamond Letter Bracelet
    • New Balance 530s
    • Nike Shoes
    • Nike Space Hippie
    • North Face Borealis Backpack
    • North Face 1996 Nuptse Jacket
    • Pandora Charm Bracelet
    • Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
    • Patagonia Synchilla Fleece Pullover
    • Patagonia Wetsuits
    • Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300G
    • Piñatex
    • Polyester
    • PureMagnolia Rowan Wedding Gown
    • Python Skin Handbags
    • Rainbow Sandals 301 ALTS
    • Ray-Ban Wayfarer
    • Re-Kånken Backpack
    • Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider MT - DBEX0545
    • Sheep Inc. Hoodie
    • Shein Clothing
    • Shoelaces
    • Silk
    • Sofia Vera Lotus Silk Jacket
    • Spandex
    • Spandex Sports Bra
    • Synthetic Leather
    • Synthetic Wigs
    • Tiffany Diamond Ring
    • Timberland Yellow Boots
    • TOMS Shoes
    • Uggs
    • Vans Old Skool Canvas Shoes
    • Vegan Dr. Martens Chelsea Boot
    • Velvet
    • Victoria's Secret Bombshell T-shirt bra
    • Yeezy Foam Runner
    • Zippers
  • Furniture
    • A-Z List for Furniture Topics
    • Cat Tree
    • Coil Mattresses
    • Eames Chairs
    • ENO Sub6 Ultralight Hammock
    • Gaming Chair
    • IKEA Self-Assembly Process
    • Monobloc Chair
    • Nylon Carpet
    • Sofa
    • Target 4 Cube Organizer
  • Graphics
    • A-Z List for Graphics Topics
    • 3M 77 Adhesive Spray
    • Acrylic Paint
    • BIC Cristal Ballpoint Pen
    • Book Casebinding
    • Button Pins
    • Canson Paper
    • Cardboard Packaging
    • Chalkboard Paint
    • Coloured Pencils
    • Cosmetics Packaging
    • Crayons
    • DaVinci Paint Brushes
    • Duct Tape
    • Expo Marker
    • Glossy Magazines
    • Gouache
    • Hershey's Kisses Chocolate Packaging
    • Highway Billboards
    • Junk Mail
    • Kuro Sumi Eggplant Black Tattoo ink
    • Lamy Safari Fountain Pen and Ink
    • License Plates
    • Movie Poster
    • Mycelium packaging
    • Newspapers
    • Oil Paints
    • $100 Dollar Bill
    • Plastic Dry Food/Snack Packaging
    • Playing Cards
    • POSCA Markers
    • Post-it Notes
    • Printer Ink Cartridges
    • Sharpie
    • Sharpie Highlighter
    • Soy-Based Inks
    • Stickers
    • Street Signs
    • Synthetic Rubber Eraser
    • Vinyl Banners
    • Vinyl Stickers
    • Washi Tape
    • White Paper
    • Winsor & Newton Watercolors
  • Lighting
    • A-Z List for Lighting Topics
    • Fluorescent Lights
    • Glow Sticks
    • LED Flashlight
    • LED Lights
    • Luminaire Housing Unit
    • Neon Lighting
  • Products
    • A-Z List for Products Topics
    • Adhesive Bandage
    • Air Filter
    • Airplane Tires
    • Aluminum Soda Cans
    • Apple Card
    • Artificial Turf
    • Ball Mason Jar
    • Bamboo Toothbrush
    • Barbie Dolls
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Bassoon
    • Beautyblender
    • BIC Disposable Razor
    • BIC Lighter
    • Bicycle
    • Bicycle Helmets
    • Biodegradable Golf Balls
    • Biodegradable Paper Cup
    • Biodegradable Utensils
    • Bodum Chambord French Press
    • Boeing 787
    • Botts' Dots
    • Brita Filters
    • Brushless DC motor
    • Bubble Wrap
    • 9mm FMJ Brass Cased Bullet
    • Bureo Board
    • Camera Lenses
    • Candle
    • Carbon Fiber
    • Cast Iron Pan
    • Ceramic Magnets
    • CoffeeSock
    • 3M Command Strips
    • Compostable Phone Case
    • Compostable Produce Bags
    • Condoms
    • Corning Gorilla Glass
    • Cotton Swabs
    • Credit/Debit Card
    • Disco Balls
    • Disinfectant Wipes
    • Disposable Chopsticks
    • Disposable Masks
    • Disposable Plastic Cups
    • Disposable Wipes
    • DivaCup
    • Dyson Air Multiplier
    • Electric Cello
    • Electric Kettle
    • Electric Scooter
    • Electric Toothbrush
    • Electronic Dildo
    • Elmers Glue
    • EnviroIce Gel Pack
    • False Eyelashes
    • FIJI Water Bottles
    • Flute
    • Fly Fishing Rod
    • Funko Pops
    • Glade Plugins
    • Glock Gun
    • GRUNDTAL toilet roll holder
    • Hawley Retainers
    • Hippo Roller
    • Hot Wheels
    • HydroFlask
    • Hydrogen Fuel Cell
    • IKEA FRAKTA Bag
    • IMPACT D5 Smart Grip Ping Pong Paddle
    • Invisalign
    • Juice Box
    • JUUL
    • Klean Kanteen
    • Kleenex Soothing Lotion Tissues
    • Kodak Film Roll
    • Landmine
    • Latex Balloons
    • Lava Lamp
    • LEGO Bricks
    • Lululemon Yoga Mat
    • MAM comfort pacifier
    • Manduka Pro Yoga Mat
    • Martin Guitar
    • Master Lock
    • McCallum Bagpipe
    • Melitta Paper Coffee Filters
    • Microbial Fuel Cell
    • Microwave Oven
    • Mirena IUD
    • Monster High Dolls
    • Nalgene Bottle
    • NARS Powder Blush
    • Nitrile Rubber Gloves
    • Non-Woven Polypropylene Bags
    • Numi Tea Bags
    • N-95 Masks
    • Orange Pill Bottles
    • Orbeez
    • PAO Portable Lamp
    • Paper Clips
    • Phone Cases
    • Piano
    • Pimple Patch
    • Pirelli Formula 1 Tires
    • Plackers Dental Floss
    • Plasmonic Eyeglasses for Color Deficiency
    • Plastic Cutlery
    • Plastic Straws
    • Plastic Toothbrush
    • Pneumatic Car Tire
    • Polaroid Film
    • Polyurethane Skateboard Wheels
    • Puff Bars
    • Re/CASETiFY Phone Case
    • Reed Diffuser
    • Reusable Metal Straws
    • Rigid Plastic Coolers
    • Rolex Datejust 41 Watch
    • Rubber bands
    • Rubber Duck
    • Rubik's Cube
    • Samsung Refrigerators
    • Sanitary Pads
    • Scissors
    • Scrub Daddy™
    • Skis
    • SKULLPANDA Blind Boxes
    • Snowboard
    • Soccer Ball
    • Soft Contact Lenses
    • Squishmallows
    • Stanley Tumbler
    • Starbucks Breakfast Blend K-Cup
    • Starbucks Paper Cups
    • Spray Paint
    • Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen
    • Surfboards
    • Swiffer Sweeper
    • Swimming Goggles
    • Synthetic Makeup Brush
    • Synthetic Makeup Brush
    • Tampons
    • TAYST Compostable Coffee Pods
    • Teddy Bear
    • Teflon Pan
    • Tennis Racket
    • Tentsile Stingray Tree Tent
    • Tesla
    • Tesla Model S
    • Toaster
    • Toilet Paper
    • Toyota Prius
    • Traffic Cone
    • Train Tracks
    • Ukulele
    • Umbrella
    • U.S. Penny
    • Vinyl Records
    • Violin
    • Vograce Acrylic Keychain
    • Warby Parker Glasses
    • Whisk
    • Wilson Football
    • Wind Turbines
    • Wine Bottle
    • YETI Rambler Water Bottle
    • Yeti Tumbler
    • Ziploc Bags
  • Other
    • A-Z List for Other Topics
    • Aquaphor Healing Ointment Tub
    • Beauty Sheet Mask
    • Beyond Meat
    • Burt's Bees Lip Balm
    • Carmex Lip Balm
    • Chanel no.5 Perfume
    • Chewing Gum
    • Cigarettes
    • Colgate Toothpaste
    • Dove Bar Soap
    • EOS Lip Balm Sphere
    • Eyeshadow Palette
    • Fireworks
    • French Fries
    • Glossier You Perfume
    • Hard Apple Cider
    • Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen
    • Impossible Burger
    • Instant Coffee
    • Jet Fuel
    • Lush Intergalactic Bath Bomb
    • Mascara
    • Nail Polish
    • Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash
    • Perfume
    • Ramen
    • Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
    • Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment
    • Shampoo
    • Tarte Lipstick
    • Tide PODS
    • TNT
    • Vaseline
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  • Home
  • Architecture
    • A-Z List for Architecture Topics
    • Apple Campus 2
    • Bamboo Flooring
    • Bamboo Reinforced Concrete
    • Basic Rainfall Collection System
    • BEHR Oil Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer
    • California Academy of Sciences Living Roof Life Cycle
    • Carpet Tiles
    • Cement
    • Clay Bricks
    • Concrete Pools
    • Copper Tubing
    • Cork Flooring
    • Corten Steel
    • Fiberglass Insulation
    • Glazed Ceramic Tiles
    • Golden Gate Bridge
    • Green Concrete
    • Hardwood Flooring
    • Hempcrete
    • Hockey Ice Rink
    • Katrina Cottage
    • Latex Paint
    • Light Transmitting Cement
    • Linoleum
    • Medina Piazza Shading Project
    • Mirrors
    • Mountain Dwellings by BIG
    • Portland Cement Stucco
    • Plastic Roads
    • Silicone-coated Fiberglass
    • Skateboard Deck
    • Stained Glass
    • Statue of Liberty
    • Stone Slab Countertops
    • Taipei 101
    • Terra Cotta Roof Tiles
    • The Edge in Amsterdam
    • 3D Printed Building
    • Tree House
    • UC Davis Baggins End Domes
    • UC Davis Social Sciences and Humanities Building
    • Valle San Nicolas
    • Wallpaper
    • Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA
    • Wood-fiber Insulated Concrete Forms
  • Digital & Electronics
    • A-Z List for Digital & Electronics Topics
    • Alkaline Battery
    • Amazon Echo Dot
    • American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster
    • Apple Airpods
    • Apple AirPods Max
    • Apple Earpods
    • Apple 5W USB Charger
    • Apple HomePod
    • Apple iPad
    • Apple iPhone 12
    • Apple MacBook Air M3
    • Apple Vision Pro
    • Apple Watch Series 4
    • Cellphones
    • Computer Mouse
    • CPU
    • Drones
    • DVDs
    • Fiber Optic Cables
    • First Generation Apple Pencil
    • Fitbit Charge 2
    • GaN Charger
    • Google Glass
    • Hard Drives
    • Image Sensor
    • Kindle
    • KODAK OLED Display
    • LCD Televisions
    • Lithium Ion Based Rechargeable Batteries
    • Macbook Pro 2012
    • Microsoft HoloLens
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Wii
    • Nvidia GPU
    • Onewheel XR
    • Optical Fingerprint Scanners
    • Pioneer CDJ-3000
    • Printed Circuit Board
    • Raspberry Pi
    • RFID Tag
    • Roland TR-808 Drum Machine
    • Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
    • Security Camera
    • Silicon Wafer MOSFET
    • Sony Playstation 3
    • Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
    • SSD Memory Card
    • 3D Printers - Makerbot PLA Filament
    • 3D Printer Polycarbonate
    • Tile Bluetooth Tracker
    • Transparent TV
    • USB Flash Drive
    • Wearable Insulin Pumps
    • Wireless Charger - Magsafe
  • Fashion & Textiles
    • A-Z List for Fashion & Textiles Topics
    • Adidas Futurecraft 4D Shoes
    • Adidas Slides
    • Adidas x Parley Ultraboost
    • Allbirds Wool Runners
    • Antimicrobial Athletic Clothing
    • Athletic Cleats
    • Baggu Nylon Crescent Bag
    • Bamboo Rayon
    • Baseball Hat
    • Birkenstock
    • Bloch Ballet Pointe Shoes
    • Blundstone Lug Boot
    • Canvas Shopping Bags
    • Carhartt Detroit Jacket
    • Cartier Ring
    • Cashmere Wool
    • Cellulosic Fibers (Tencel)
    • Cleaner Cotton
    • Coach Tabby Bag
    • Converse Chuck Taylors
    • Coperni Air Swipe Bag
    • Cotton Fitted Bed Sheets
    • Crocs
    • Demonia Swing-815
    • Denim
    • Disposable Diapers
    • Dr. Martens 1460 Boot
    • Faux Fur
    • Fossil Bag
    • FREITAG Bag
    • Gel Bracelets
    • Girlfriend Collective Leggings
    • Gold Plated Brass Jewelry
    • Gore-Tex
    • Hemp Textiles
    • Hemp Cotton Blended Backpacks
    • Hermes Exotic Bags
    • Hermes Mycelium Bag
    • HOKA Running Shoe
    • House of Sunny Hockney Dress
    • Hunter Wellington Boots
    • I.D.8 Sneaker
    • JanSport Backpack
    • Leather
    • Leather Belts
    • Linen
    • Lululemon Leggings
    • Mejuri Diamond Letter Bracelet
    • New Balance 530s
    • Nike Shoes
    • Nike Space Hippie
    • North Face Borealis Backpack
    • North Face 1996 Nuptse Jacket
    • Pandora Charm Bracelet
    • Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
    • Patagonia Synchilla Fleece Pullover
    • Patagonia Wetsuits
    • Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300G
    • Piñatex
    • Polyester
    • PureMagnolia Rowan Wedding Gown
    • Python Skin Handbags
    • Rainbow Sandals 301 ALTS
    • Ray-Ban Wayfarer
    • Re-Kånken Backpack
    • Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider MT - DBEX0545
    • Sheep Inc. Hoodie
    • Shein Clothing
    • Shoelaces
    • Silk
    • Sofia Vera Lotus Silk Jacket
    • Spandex
    • Spandex Sports Bra
    • Synthetic Leather
    • Synthetic Wigs
    • Tiffany Diamond Ring
    • Timberland Yellow Boots
    • TOMS Shoes
    • Uggs
    • Vans Old Skool Canvas Shoes
    • Vegan Dr. Martens Chelsea Boot
    • Velvet
    • Victoria's Secret Bombshell T-shirt bra
    • Yeezy Foam Runner
    • Zippers
  • Furniture
    • A-Z List for Furniture Topics
    • Cat Tree
    • Coil Mattresses
    • Eames Chairs
    • ENO Sub6 Ultralight Hammock
    • Gaming Chair
    • IKEA Self-Assembly Process
    • Monobloc Chair
    • Nylon Carpet
    • Sofa
    • Target 4 Cube Organizer
  • Graphics
    • A-Z List for Graphics Topics
    • 3M 77 Adhesive Spray
    • Acrylic Paint
    • BIC Cristal Ballpoint Pen
    • Book Casebinding
    • Button Pins
    • Canson Paper
    • Cardboard Packaging
    • Chalkboard Paint
    • Coloured Pencils
    • Cosmetics Packaging
    • Crayons
    • DaVinci Paint Brushes
    • Duct Tape
    • Expo Marker
    • Glossy Magazines
    • Gouache
    • Hershey's Kisses Chocolate Packaging
    • Highway Billboards
    • Junk Mail
    • Kuro Sumi Eggplant Black Tattoo ink
    • Lamy Safari Fountain Pen and Ink
    • License Plates
    • Movie Poster
    • Mycelium packaging
    • Newspapers
    • Oil Paints
    • $100 Dollar Bill
    • Plastic Dry Food/Snack Packaging
    • Playing Cards
    • POSCA Markers
    • Post-it Notes
    • Printer Ink Cartridges
    • Sharpie
    • Sharpie Highlighter
    • Soy-Based Inks
    • Stickers
    • Street Signs
    • Synthetic Rubber Eraser
    • Vinyl Banners
    • Vinyl Stickers
    • Washi Tape
    • White Paper
    • Winsor & Newton Watercolors
  • Lighting
    • A-Z List for Lighting Topics
    • Fluorescent Lights
    • Glow Sticks
    • LED Flashlight
    • LED Lights
    • Luminaire Housing Unit
    • Neon Lighting
  • Products
    • A-Z List for Products Topics
    • Adhesive Bandage
    • Air Filter
    • Airplane Tires
    • Aluminum Soda Cans
    • Apple Card
    • Artificial Turf
    • Ball Mason Jar
    • Bamboo Toothbrush
    • Barbie Dolls
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Bassoon
    • Beautyblender
    • BIC Disposable Razor
    • BIC Lighter
    • Bicycle
    • Bicycle Helmets
    • Biodegradable Golf Balls
    • Biodegradable Paper Cup
    • Biodegradable Utensils
    • Bodum Chambord French Press
    • Boeing 787
    • Botts' Dots
    • Brita Filters
    • Brushless DC motor
    • Bubble Wrap
    • 9mm FMJ Brass Cased Bullet
    • Bureo Board
    • Camera Lenses
    • Candle
    • Carbon Fiber
    • Cast Iron Pan
    • Ceramic Magnets
    • CoffeeSock
    • 3M Command Strips
    • Compostable Phone Case
    • Compostable Produce Bags
    • Condoms
    • Corning Gorilla Glass
    • Cotton Swabs
    • Credit/Debit Card
    • Disco Balls
    • Disinfectant Wipes
    • Disposable Chopsticks
    • Disposable Masks
    • Disposable Plastic Cups
    • Disposable Wipes
    • DivaCup
    • Dyson Air Multiplier
    • Electric Cello
    • Electric Kettle
    • Electric Scooter
    • Electric Toothbrush
    • Electronic Dildo
    • Elmers Glue
    • EnviroIce Gel Pack
    • False Eyelashes
    • FIJI Water Bottles
    • Flute
    • Fly Fishing Rod
    • Funko Pops
    • Glade Plugins
    • Glock Gun
    • GRUNDTAL toilet roll holder
    • Hawley Retainers
    • Hippo Roller
    • Hot Wheels
    • HydroFlask
    • Hydrogen Fuel Cell
    • IKEA FRAKTA Bag
    • IMPACT D5 Smart Grip Ping Pong Paddle
    • Invisalign
    • Juice Box
    • JUUL
    • Klean Kanteen
    • Kleenex Soothing Lotion Tissues
    • Kodak Film Roll
    • Landmine
    • Latex Balloons
    • Lava Lamp
    • LEGO Bricks
    • Lululemon Yoga Mat
    • MAM comfort pacifier
    • Manduka Pro Yoga Mat
    • Martin Guitar
    • Master Lock
    • McCallum Bagpipe
    • Melitta Paper Coffee Filters
    • Microbial Fuel Cell
    • Microwave Oven
    • Mirena IUD
    • Monster High Dolls
    • Nalgene Bottle
    • NARS Powder Blush
    • Nitrile Rubber Gloves
    • Non-Woven Polypropylene Bags
    • Numi Tea Bags
    • N-95 Masks
    • Orange Pill Bottles
    • Orbeez
    • PAO Portable Lamp
    • Paper Clips
    • Phone Cases
    • Piano
    • Pimple Patch
    • Pirelli Formula 1 Tires
    • Plackers Dental Floss
    • Plasmonic Eyeglasses for Color Deficiency
    • Plastic Cutlery
    • Plastic Straws
    • Plastic Toothbrush
    • Pneumatic Car Tire
    • Polaroid Film
    • Polyurethane Skateboard Wheels
    • Puff Bars
    • Re/CASETiFY Phone Case
    • Reed Diffuser
    • Reusable Metal Straws
    • Rigid Plastic Coolers
    • Rolex Datejust 41 Watch
    • Rubber bands
    • Rubber Duck
    • Rubik's Cube
    • Samsung Refrigerators
    • Sanitary Pads
    • Scissors
    • Scrub Daddy™
    • Skis
    • SKULLPANDA Blind Boxes
    • Snowboard
    • Soccer Ball
    • Soft Contact Lenses
    • Squishmallows
    • Stanley Tumbler
    • Starbucks Breakfast Blend K-Cup
    • Starbucks Paper Cups
    • Spray Paint
    • Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen
    • Surfboards
    • Swiffer Sweeper
    • Swimming Goggles
    • Synthetic Makeup Brush
    • Synthetic Makeup Brush
    • Tampons
    • TAYST Compostable Coffee Pods
    • Teddy Bear
    • Teflon Pan
    • Tennis Racket
    • Tentsile Stingray Tree Tent
    • Tesla
    • Tesla Model S
    • Toaster
    • Toilet Paper
    • Toyota Prius
    • Traffic Cone
    • Train Tracks
    • Ukulele
    • Umbrella
    • U.S. Penny
    • Vinyl Records
    • Violin
    • Vograce Acrylic Keychain
    • Warby Parker Glasses
    • Whisk
    • Wilson Football
    • Wind Turbines
    • Wine Bottle
    • YETI Rambler Water Bottle
    • Yeti Tumbler
    • Ziploc Bags
  • Other
    • A-Z List for Other Topics
    • Aquaphor Healing Ointment Tub
    • Beauty Sheet Mask
    • Beyond Meat
    • Burt's Bees Lip Balm
    • Carmex Lip Balm
    • Chanel no.5 Perfume
    • Chewing Gum
    • Cigarettes
    • Colgate Toothpaste
    • Dove Bar Soap
    • EOS Lip Balm Sphere
    • Eyeshadow Palette
    • Fireworks
    • French Fries
    • Glossier You Perfume
    • Hard Apple Cider
    • Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen
    • Impossible Burger
    • Instant Coffee
    • Jet Fuel
    • Lush Intergalactic Bath Bomb
    • Mascara
    • Nail Polish
    • Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash
    • Perfume
    • Ramen
    • Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
    • Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment
    • Shampoo
    • Tarte Lipstick
    • Tide PODS
    • TNT
    • Vaseline
  • Search
  • About
  • Contact
3M 77 Adhesive Spray

Julia Weidner

Professor Christina Cogdell

DES 40A

March 15, 2018

Raw Materials for 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive

In the wake of mass production, which started in the late eighteenth century as a result of the industrial revolution, consumerism has been on the rise in exponential terms. The high demands that human civilization puts on earth’s resources stems from consumerism, and as a society, it is important to take a moment and think about the impacts each and every one of our material goods has. This impact can be traced within the life cycle of a product; this essay will specifically explore the raw material that goes into producing 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive. 3M is a company which is avid about making the lives of their customers easier.[19] The product Super 77 multipurpose spray Adhesive is not an exception, the product is well rated and practical. Although, it is apparent that 3M’s focus is on creating consumer driven products, and there is a severe environmental impact in the extraction and processing of raw materials for the final product. This product, in particular, is almost entirely composed of derivatives from crude oil. The ingredients of the adhesive are as follows: acetone, non-volatile components, propane, cyclohexane, petroleum distillates, and hexane. These chemicals that make up the adhesive are all conveniently contained within an aerosol can. [1]

Let’s start with the first compound on the list, Acetone. Acetone, also known as 2-propanone or dimethyl ketone (DMK), is a colorless, easy pouring liquid, with a very low

boiling point (so it evaporates easily), which disperses easily in water and organic liquids.[18] Acetone is a secondary material which is manufactured by either the isopropyl alcohol route or the cumene route. The isopropyl alcohol route involves the alcohol being dehydrogenation to acetone over a metal or metal oxide. The cumene route, which is most popular, involves the reaction of benzene and propylene in the presence of catalysts.[4] Benzene and propylene can both be manufactured by one of two processes, either steam cracking of naphtha or the catalytic cracking of petroleum feedstocks. [12][3] Cracking of naphtha is the process of carbenium ion chemistry which converts light hydrocarbons.[4] Catalytic reforming involves naphtha being mixed with hydrogen and fed into a reactor containing a catalyst and operating at 425-530°C and 7-35 barr.[3]  Two major companies who manufacture and sell Acetone are Shell Chemical and INEOS. [11][20]

It is important to note that the non-volatile substance of this adhesive is a trade secret and the composition is unfortunately unknown. It could be reasonable to rule out the following substances because the component is categorized as non-volatile: alcohol, mercury, gasoline, and perfume.

The next most abundant component of the adhesive solution is propane. Propane is a naturally occuring gas composed of three carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms. Propane is a primary material which is found in petroleum. After the petroleum is extracted from the deep oil fields within the earth, propane is separated from the petrochemicals and refined for commercial use. [15] Some companies who manufacture and sell propane include: Amerigas, Ferrellgas, and Blue Rhino. [6]

Continuing down the list, we have Cyclohexane. Cyclohexane is a clear, colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. It can be used to make nylon, as a solvent or used to make other chemicals. [16] Cyclohexane is a secondary material which comes from the catalytic hydrogenation of benzene, which was previously discussed during the breakdown of acetone. [15] Companies that produce cyclohexane include: CEPSA Quimica (Spain) , RCU Chemical, LLC. (US), and Del Amo Chemical Company (US). [5]

Following cyclohexane are petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates are hydrocarbon solvents produced from crude oil. Examples of these solvents include, mineral spirits, kerosene, white spirits, naphtha, and Stoddard solvent.  In addition to being a solvent petroleum distillates “are good for removal of heavy oil and grease, tar, and waxes.” Petroleum distillates are considered a primary material which is refined similarly to propane. [13] Companies that sell petroleum distillates include: Saudi Aramco, CNPC, Sinopec, Kuwait petroleum Corp, Royal Dutch Shell, Exxon Mobil, BP, Total, Bayer, and Ineos. [21]

The last chemical in our long line up is hexane. Hexane is a hydrocarbon molecule found in citrus. Those citrus include:  apples, orange juice, guava fruit, roasted filberts, porcini (Boletus edulis), shiitake (Lentinus edodes), heated sweet potato and sage. Hexane is a primary material that is used to extract edible oils from seeds and vegetables, as a special use-solvent, and as a cleaning agent. [9] Some companies that sell and distribute this compound include: Oakwood products, CheMall Corp. MolCore, sigma-aldrich, abcr GmbH, Fisher Chemical, MP Biomedicals, and Parchem. [9]

Now to discuss the prime materials that go into the container which holds all of these, mostly crude oil derived, chemicals. 3M does not explicitly state any product specifications regarding the aerosol can, although it is fair to assume that the can is either made of steel or aluminum. [17] It is a challenge to rule out whether the company would use one material over the other because in terms of cost efficiency, the two materials’ prices continually fluctuate based on the global supply and demand, fuel costs, the availability of iron and bauxite ore. Although, the selection can be narrowed down considering that the material used is most likely chosen due to its corrosion resistance and weight. In this case, aluminum would be the clear stand out because it is less dense than steel, and aluminum doesn’t rust.[10]

Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust, although it is never found free in nature.[7] Aluminum is a primary material, which is extracted from an ore called bauxite. The bauxite is processed and purified to yield a white powder, aluminum oxide, which is dissolved in molten cryolite, then electrolyzed to produce aluminum globules. [8][Lecture 13] The biggest aluminum producers in 2014 included, London Metal exchange, Aluminum Corp. of China, Rio Tinto, China Hongqiao group Lte. and Alcoa. [2]

The last element of final product to consider is the lid and the spray nozzle of the can. Again with reference from standard aerosol cans, since 3M does not explicitly state what  the lid and spray nozzle are made out of, it is safe to assume these components are made of hard plastics. Hard plastics are a secondary material, made by chemical polymerization mechanisms after seperating the hydrocarbon chemicals from natural gas, petroleum or coal into pure steams of chemicals. [14]

The raw materials acquisition portion of the lifecycle has been addressed, but it’s important to keep in mind the whole life cycle, which also includes manufacturing, distribution, use/maintenance, recycling, and waste management.

Raw materials do not necessarily play a role in each step of the the life cycle, although they do play a role in places other than just the step of acquisition. Raw materials are needed during the distribution and transportation process in the form of fuel. The fuel is the source of energy for the machines which process and formulate the chemicals that go into the adhesive spray, the machinery used for transportation and distribution of the product’s constituent components and the final product. The standard sources of power in the twenty first century are primarily energy dense sources, such as oil and coal. Oil is extracted from oil fields deep within earth by fracking, whereas coal must be mined.

In order to address all fields of the life cycle, it must be stated that this is a product has a limited number of uses, due to only so much adhesive being in the can, and there is no maintenance. Therefore, there are no materials involved in the maintenance of the product. The research involved regarding the recycling and management of this product indicates that no raw materials that are involved. The treatment of hazardous wastes after they reach a hazardous waste center is extremely vague and does not provide any details regarding whether the chemicals are neutralized with some other chemical.

Now that sufficient energy has been expended on understanding the raw materials of the 3M Super 77 Adhesive spray, its safe to say the plethora of raw materials which must come together to create this final product, are primarily derived from oil and that there are several energy intensive processes which must occur before the final product can come together.




 

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Lillian Choi

Professor Christina Cogdell

DES 40A

                                                                     3M Super 77 Multipurpose Adhesive Spray: Embodied Energy

    3M, a multinational conglomerate was founded in 1902. Since then, the company has contributed to many opportunities in the fields of community, education, and other volunteer works while creating and selling products that make consumers’ lives easier at the same time (3M). One of the company’s best-selling products, Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive is suitable for bonding materials such as foam, fiberglass, paper, wood, and more [2]. It is composed mostly of petroleum distillates and undergoes intensive production processes. Not only does the content of the spray require a tremendous amount of energy during its production, but the production of the aerosol spray can, transporting of the finished products, and other steps also embody lots of energy.

There are multiple components that go into producing Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive which require extensive energy: the aerosol can, the chemicals, and the waste after use.

   The aerosol can of Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive, for example, is composed of raw materials in which the main component of an aerosol can is aluminum which is extracted from aluminum bauxite [6]. From 4lbs of bauxite, approximately 1lb of aluminum is obtained, then dissolved using caustic soda. In this smelting process, other chemical elements such as carbon, sodium, and fluorine are involved. The smelting process requires extensive energy in which the production of 1lb of aluminum equates 15kWH of electricity [13]. During the extrusion process from an aluminum sheet, discs are punched out and with the impact from a high-speed reciprocating punch, a closed end can is formed. After the extrusion process, excessive irregular edges are trimmed to make the can into the even height. Then, the inside and outside of the aluminum can are sprayed with laquer and the entire can is cured with heat, then dried. Throughout the swaging process, the top edge of the can is pressured in approximately 15 steps to form a smooth top and roll flange to accept the aerosol valve or spray mechanism. At the final stage, the aluminum can undergoes a pressure tester, which automatically rejects any defective cans. Lastly, the finished can is transferred via a mode of transportation (often trucks and other vehicles) to warehouses and companies to be commercialized [9].

The chemical content of Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive is comprised of raw materials with high percentages of acetone, propane, cyclohexane, and petroleum distillates [1]. Acetone, which is obtained through the thermal decomposition of calcium acetate or the carbohydrate fermentation of corn starch or molasses [3]. Propane which is derived from accumulated residual organic material, mixture of raw materials is converted to propane via diagenesis and catagenesis; then follows the separation and collection of the petroleum gases [14]. By drilling oil wells, manufacturers obtain crude oil and wet gas from the hydrocarbon mixture in the underground oil fields. From the overall mixture of oil and gas that is procured from the extraction, about 5% of it is propane while the rest are butane, methane and isobutane [11]. From this process, petroleum distillates which make up for the highest portion of the chemical content of Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive are also produced [12]. Lastly, cyclohexane is formed via the catalytic hydrogenation of benzene. In order to produce the actual content of the spray, however, a manufacturing process in which the chemicals undergo extensive mixing, distilling, and heating to become the final product, is required [15].

    The embodied energy required for the disposal of Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive depends on whether the product is used up or remains inside in any amount [8]. Since adhesives contain solvents and toxic chemicals that are environmentally hazardous to dispose right away. For the aerosol cans that have unused product left inside, one must empty the can and depressurize it. Then, the aerosol cans can be recycled or disposed of as a household hazardous waste [10]. The energy exerted in emptying, depressurizing, recycling, and transporting the finished product is significant.

 

 

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Deja Williams    

Professor Christina Cogdell

Des 40A: Section A02

February 8, 2018

                                                                                                   Waste: 3M 77 Adhesive Spray

When it comes to sustainability of the environment, many opt to use products that serve a purpose to the well being of the Earth. Yet, people do not realize how the simplest products that they utilize everyday, can be the most harmful to the environment when it comes to the waste of the product. 3M is a product company that is animate about making the lives of the consumers that use their products easier and more efficient. Products such as, 3M 77 Adhesive Spray, are utilized by many designers and people on a day to day bases to put up papers, posters, and fliers. The adhesive spray is perceived as a harmless and very useful product, which spares time and works tremendously better than tape or glue when putting together projects, yet the truth behind the adhesive spray is that it consists of  many hazardous materials. 3M 77 Adhesive Spray consists of acetone, propane, cyclohexane, petroleum distillates, hexane and incased in a aerosol can. [20] When it comes to the disposal and waste of these ingredients, they each have their own special procedure that has to be done in order to ensure that they are not harmful to the environment.

The ingredients and materials used for 3M 77 Adhesive Spray have all been deemed as “hazardous”, each of the chemicals are flammable, leak dangerous concentrations, and can spontaneously combust. [3]  These ingredients can not just go into a regular trash bin, they have to be disposed into a hazardous waste disposal facility, with leak proof, sealed containers with the name of the chemical properly written on the label of the container. [3] Chemicals are then sorted by their waste type; flammable, acidic, alkalis, or poisons. They are then inspected daily for leaks or any containers that are open. People that have hazardous chemicals or materials can request a pick up to by the Environmental Program Division that they have in their area. [16] This entire process requires the use of trucks and vehicles which requires the emission of CO2 from the fossil fuels that burns when the trucks are being used to transport the waste of the chemicals.

The first ingredient of the Adhesive Spray is Acetone. Acetone, as many women may know, is a liquid chemical mostly used in the removal of nail polish. It is also used as a glassware cleaner and can be distilled with a purity of eighty-eight percent. [9]  “Acetone is a colorless, flammable liquid that evaporates easily. It is deemed as an organic compound because carbon atoms are in acetone’s chemical being. Acetone can also be called a ketone, which is a organic compound in a carbonyl group paired by two hydrocarbon groups.” [7]  Acetone may also be recognized as a solvent because of the chemicals ability to dissolve other materials, which secures it’s place in the “Hazardous Chemicals” category. When disposing of acetone it is safest not to dispose of the chemical down a drain as it can be very dangerous to the environment. [4] I could not find exact information on the waste and disposal of acetone, but based on the Hazardous Waste Management Book there are multiple ways of disposing of these hazardous chemicals such as acetone with land disposal, thermal methods, solidification and biological methods. [10]

Propane is widely known as one of the most flammable chemicals that is sold as a regular retail item that many people utilize, most commonly used in heat applications, for example, cooking. “Propane is a flammable hydrocarbon gas liquefied through pressurization. Propane comes from natural gas processing and oil refining. It is used as heating, cooking and auto fuel” [8] Propane is a fossil fuel which is made by oil refining and natural gas processing, it also uses refreeze ration to separate unprocessed natural gases. [8] Most of the chemicals I can not find the exact waste method for them but based on reading of disposal of chemicals, I know the the process consists of labeling properly, emptying the contents in a safe way, best way is to use up all the contents or reusing them. There is not really a “extremely safe” process of disposing hazardous chemicals.

Cyclohexane is a chemical that is not commonly known by anyone other than those that study it. “Cyclohexane is a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Used to make nylon, as a solvent, paint remover, and to make other chemicals. Flash point -4°F. Density 6.5 lb / gal (less than water) and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.” [12]  If cyclohexane is spilled or leaking, releases a vapor, carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide, that ignites fires if it comes in contact with strong oxidizer and has to be contained with dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide, water will only make the fire bigger. When handling cyclohexane you have to wear protective clothing over your skin because the result of skin contact with cyclohexane can be deadly. To dispose of the chemical it is best to either reuse it or recycle it properly and sent to a hazardous wast facility that is approved by RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act). [1]

Petroleum Distillates sounds like something that is commonly used as a household item, Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline, but that is not what Petroleum Distillates are. Petroleum Distillates is a liquid chemical that has a kerosene or gasoline like odor. [13] Petroleum Distillates are extremely dangerous if they are inhaled or come into contact with skin. The chemical can affect the nervous system as well as the liver and kidneys. Petroleum Distillates are also an extremely flammable chemical due to the vapor that is produce from the chemical and requires dry chemicals, CO2 and alcohol resistant foam to put out. The gas produced from a petroleum distillate fire is extremely poisonous. They react violently with Nitrogen, Chlorine, Bromine, Nitric Acid, and Peroxides to name a few. When disposing of Petroleum Distillates it is best to keep them in a tight container that is well ventilated and to avoid flames or heated areas. [17] The container containing the liquid is then disposed of in a hazardous waste facility.

Hexane is considered as a chemical solvent and is widely used as a cleaning agent, as well as a solvent for glues and adhesives. It is mostly used as the liquid in low temperature thermometers. [4] The most common exposure to hexane is by inhaling it which is extremely dangerous for humans because its can cause mild depression, dizziness, nausea and headaches. Hexane is not as flammable as the other chemicals in 3M 77 Adhesive Spray, but it is sill a flammable substance. The flammable limits depend on the volume of pure hexane but it still pleases a flammable vapor which can be contained by carbon dioxide or dry chemicals. Hexane is expected to quickly evaporate in water and on land and the vapor that is released from the evaporation is hazardous. [14] when disposing of hexane what every can not be saved has to be disposed of in a hazardous waste facility.

Aerosol Cans are widely used to hold many substances such as paint, glues, and pesticides and are deemed as hazardous if they still contain any chemicals or hazardous liquids in them, which then leads to the process of hazardous waste disposal. If the Aerosol Can is empty of all hazardous liquids then it can be disposed of regularly. Determining if a Aerosol can is empty is a process of its own. It has to pass certain guidelines to be considered a empty can. Guidelines such as determining if the chemicals in the can are “acute hazardous” or hazardous. Aerosol Cans are made up of Aluminum and Hard Plastics. “aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust, it is never found free in nature” [5] Which means that the process to get aluminum considered drilling which ultimately harms the earth and alot of machinery which run off of electricity. “Plastics, also called polymers, are produced by the conversion of natural products or by the synthesis from primary chemicals generally coming from oil, natural gas, or coal.” [15] Plastics derive from fossil fuels which are detrimental to the well being of the Earth because they are not easily recyclable or disposed of. Back to the can as a whole, to consider a Aerosol can with hazardous chemicals empty, the can has to have the chemicals disposed of by “normal means” which means, for example, that the can has to be disposed of by spraying the contents out of the can during use of the product. [2] The can cannot have more that 3 percent or one inch of residue left over. [2] Another method of disposal of the aerosol can is by a cooling method. The cooling method consists of cooling the dispenser and contents to a temperature below the boiling points of the propellant which makes the substance turns to vapor pressure. The propellant is removed from the container and then disposed of in containers or reused and the can is then disposed of regularly. [11]

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