do they smell like rubber/petroleum? are they made of silicone?
764766
I am wearing a bracelet right now, and I do not notice any rubber smell. I am not sure about the rubber vs. silicone issue. You could probably contact the mfg. to find out. They do vary in price, maybe that is because of the material used.
67747
No, no smell at all! These are heavy duty too! I could not be more happy with my purchase.
1363631
I think so. I don't remember if it said on the box but they definitely feel like silicone. The back shows it's safe for microwave and oven and dishwasher too
268438
They are definitely not silicone. I am pretty sure they are polypropylene or LDPE. There is no identifying code on the bottom of the bottle, but there is a '5' on the inside of the cap. The look and feel is consistent with lab wash bottles made of those materials (I used to be a Chemist)
1630740
They are rather flimsy plastic. I didn't notice any smell but I used them in the shop..
512789
There is a slight rubbery like smell. For me it didn't bother me or my husband. It is really hard to gauge as everybody's tolerance for smell is different. I've seen them sold at a Walmart store. That might be an option.
1080027
They feel like rubber. I can't say for sure (no chemical analysis or anything) but they are more flexible and don't have the plastic feeling of the standard washers that come with hoses. Performance wise I couldn't be happier regardless of the actual material.
1656985
They are silicon/ jelly like not rubbery and they are very flexible and stretchy
994983
Not sure what they are made of. They are not rubbery, but have a slightly rough texture to prevent slips.
662700
No mine had no smell on them. Even in heat (warm car). It did not have a smell
44544
Yeah mine smelled too. Sort of like fake leather/mothball. I've had them since August and yes, they do still smell, but I have to say, less so than in the beginning and more tolerable.
2174758
Tough question to answer... is this an odor from the silicone material or from being used?
505432
They don't smell like wood. I don't know if I can describe it but it a good smell. We carry them in the trunk of my Honda CRV because we live near the beach and we realized it was the Earthlogs that were making the car smell so good.
729052
They smell a little like rubber but, not to the point of throwing them out. I do air them out after every wear.
1347818
yes,,also these are not rubber they sent me silicone rubber,, total rubber,old style ,,,,,gett'in really hard to find
890646
Yes, it smells like rubber. Over time use rubber smell fade away.It needs to breath.Primo representative were good and accommodating.
153707
I believe they are silicone. I can't answer the other questions. We use them to handle hot meat out of the oven or smoker and off the grill.