Questions tagged [plastics]

The majority of LEGO elements are made out of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)

The majority of LEGO elements are made out of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)

35 questions
3
votes
1 answer

BPA in older LEGO

I have some older DUPLO sets. I am concerned about the BPA that might be in them. Do any current sets of DUPLO or LEGO contain BPA? Did they in earlier sets?
marsha
  • 39
  • 1
  • 2
1
vote
2 answers

Would LEGO use recycled plastic?

I have been studying the application of new recycling technologies because I am concerned with plastic pollution. I have thought of a way to apply new technology differently but the missing piece of the picture was how to find a company that would…
1
vote
1 answer

Is LEGO element damaged at the molecular level when rubbed with rubbing alcohol?

Today the Goblin King from Lego Hobbit came to me and having covered two black dots on his bunch, I decided to wipe them with alcohol. But due to the unhealthy lead mania, I am paranoid, is the plastic damaged at the chemical / molecular level?
LordSin
  • 11
  • 1
1
vote
2 answers

LEGO sticky after painting?

Why are my LEGO still sticky after I paint them? I use primer beforehand but the acrylic paint is still tacky hours after they're painted. Thanks!
mario23
  • 11
  • 1
0
votes
1 answer

I am looking for robot constructor general plastic parts

I do not know how call it, but I mean something like these pics: Can I find something like this plastic parts in general or I must design them in solidworks and ordering for mold production by myself? My goal is to build some educational robot…
WDR
  • 195
  • 3