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Are Crayola products acid-free?

By definition, acid-free is having a pH of 6.5 to 8.0. Currently, the following Crayola® products meet an "acid-free" definition, having a pH of 6.5 to 8.0:

* Please note that vendor and product ingredients may change, potentially affecting a product's acid-free status.

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  • If your pet has ingested a Crayola or Silly Putty product, please contact a veterinarian for assistance. All Crayola and Silly Putty products have been evaluated by an independent toxicologist and found to contain no known toxic substances in sufficient quantities to be harmful to the human body, even if ingested or inhaled. In addition, Crayola and Silly Putty art materials carry the Art and Creative Materials Institute's (ACMI) APPROVED PRODUCT (AP) seal, which indicates these products meet or exceed specific quality standards.

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