Whats the chemistry of playdough?
Here’s what Wikipedia says about the chemistry of the commercial product: Play-Doh is a commercial modeling compound similar in texture to bread dough that has been sold as a children’s toy around the world for a half century. Its exact makeup is a secret, but it is primarily a mixture of wheat flour, water, deodorized kerosene or another petroleum distillate (which provides the smooth texture), salt, a drying agent such as borax (which deters mold), an alum-based hardening agent, and colourings and perfume. It is non-toxic, non-staining, and soluble in soapy water. A perfume incorporating its smell has been created for its 50th anniversary.
