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New problems arose: a separate bottle of thinner was required, and the solvent used was known to contribute to ozone depletion. The company addressed these problems in July 1990 with the introduction of a reformulated "For Everything" correction fluid. The French corporation Société Bic acquired Wite-Out Products in 1992. [2]
Organic solvents are psychoactive when sufficient amounts are inhaled. Such solvents are common inhalants for adolescents [4] due, in part, to the fact that they are inexpensive in comparison to other recreational drugs. Use of correction fluid as an inhalant can cause the heart to beat rapidly and irregularly, which can cause death. An ...
Methylcyclohexane is used as a solvent. It is mainly converted in naphtha reformers to toluene. [4] A special use is in PF-1 priming fluid in cruise missiles to aid engine start-up when they run on special nonvolatile jet fuel like JP-10. [5] Methylcyclohexane is also used in some correction fluids (such as White-Out) as a solvent.
As of 2009 MSDSs list Liquid Paper as containing titanium dioxide, solvent naphtha, mineral spirits, resins, dispersant, and fragrances. [3] Liquid Paper came under scrutiny in the 1980s, due to concerns over recreational sniffing. The organic solvent 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA) was used as a thinner in the product. [4]
According to the Independent, the idea was conjured up by the French company, Bic, who added the holes to prevent people from choking to death if they were to accidentally swallow one.
The solvent serves the purpose of allowing the powder to be cast, as if it were a liquid, and also to spread secondary components through the tape. Surfactants are added as well, to control the behaviour of the tape surface. Furthermore, binder material is added. This determines the bulk structure and mechanical characteristics of the tape. [1]
Bette Nesmith Graham (March 23, 1924 – May 12, 1980) was an American typist, commercial artist, and the inventor of the correction fluid Liquid Paper.Born as Bette Clair McMurry, [1] she married Warren Nesmith at the age of 19 and became the mother of the musician and producer Michael Nesmith, who later became the guitarist of The Monkees. [2]
To be fair, Bic’s portfolio does include tech products, such as the cloud-connected, smart, and reusable notebooks made by Rocketbook, a company it acquired in 2020.