Material Safety
How we describe materials
Body-safe and medical-grade silicone are general descriptions here, not certificates. Where medical-grade silicone appears on a product page, it describes a smooth, non-porous, platinum-cured silicone surface that can be washed and dried thoroughly. It is not a statement that the item holds a particular certificate, approval or standard, and no specific certification is named on this site unless the operator confirms it in writing first.
Phthalates
Products described as phthalate-free are made without phthalate plasticisers in the parts that touch skin. The description applies to the surfaces listed in the specification table for that product, not to packaging or to parts that never come into contact with skin.
Cleaners that suit these surfaces
- Warm water with a mild, fragrance-free liquid soap.
- A dedicated cleaner sold for silicone surfaces, used exactly as its own label directs.
- A soft cloth or a silicone-safe brush for textured areas.
Rinse thoroughly and dry completely, including threads and seal grooves, before the item is put away. Moisture left in a groove is the most common cause of a smell that returns after cleaning.
What to keep away from the surface
- Solvents, petroleum-based cleaners, bleach and disinfectants not intended for skin-contact surfaces.
- Boiling water, steam sterilizers and dishwashers.
- Scouring pads, abrasive creams and anything that leaves a scratch.
- Silicone-based formulas on a silicone surface; check the label of anything you apply and choose a water-based product instead.
Inspect before and after use
Run a thumb over the surface before the first use and after each wash. A nick, a tacky patch or a color change in the silicone means the item should be retired rather than patched, because a damaged surface cannot be cleaned properly. Seals and heads that are replaceable should be replaced at that point instead of the whole device.
Metal, coatings and cords
Coated aluminum, stainless steel and ABS handles are wiped rather than soaked. Charging ports are the one place water does real damage, so dry the port before a cable goes in, and never charge an item that is still wet.
California Proposition 65
Whether a Proposition 65 warning applies to a particular item, and in what wording, points to operator confirmation, because the answer depends on the materials in that build rather than on the category. The Proposition 65 Warning page explains the rule, and no product page here claims a safe-harbour level or a test result we do not hold.
Contact
Material questions get a straight description of the surface and its limits. Email [email protected] or call +1 212 555 0142. If you need a certification confirmed, ask before ordering and you will be told what exists and what does not.