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Gum ceases to be a sticky issue

Thursday 18 November 1999 00:02 GMT
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Gum ceases to be a sticky issue

A NON-STICKY chewing gum that will not cling to the sole of your shoe is being developed by the Wrigley company. It will be a mix of silicone and polyvinyl acetate, which has an affinity for water. A filler such as calcium carbonate is added, with sugar or an artificial sweetener.

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