Introduction
Composition of ...
A cover that makes the lid for the sharpie
The ink in the sharpie
The cap
"Reservoir," which is the soft material that holds the ink
The tip, which is made of felt
Main Chemicals, Compounds, Components
In a permanent parker like a sharpie the nasty smell is organic chemicals such as: xylene, and then solvent of their choice such as: alcohol, ethanol or isopropanol, ethylene glycol monobutyl. There is at least propanol, butanol, and diacetone. Therefore resin or polymer is added as a "binder" that promotes adhesion. Permchrome ink has the alcohol but not glycol ether.
Chemistry's Role
The 2 main components of the chemistry of a sharpie are made when they are mixed in together. Some of the chemicals are naturally occurring, the mixing is occurred in a lab. If so, how do they create them.
Background Research
The original sharpie shape was the fine point, it was introduced in 1979, but sharpies really took off in 1989. The sharpie chisel tips were available in eight colors, and the twin tip in 20 different colors, and the Fine Point in 39 (plus metallic silver). The sharpie was the first permanent marker, it was made at Stanford Manufacturing Company. In 2004 sharpies came out with a new design, where you just clicked the top like a pen and it would dispense the ink and then just click the top again and it would go back in the outer shell.
Resources
http://www.ehow.com/info_10055820_chemicals-make-sharpie-permanent.html
What makes up a sharpie
the parts of a sharpie
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpie_%28marker%29
History on the sharpie
Who made the sharpie
http://www.ehow.com/about_5211769_ingredients-sharpie-marker_.html
What ingredients are in a sharpie
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5004843_a-sharpie-work.html
How does a sharpie work
The basics of a sharpie
What happens to a sharpie when it’s in use
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2005-08/1125342426.Ch.r.html
ingredients
About the Author
I’m Katie Oliver a senior at Billings Senior High School. I enjoy sports like soccer and track and just being outside in general. I’ve been in marching band and just band all 4 years. I tried cheerleading my senior year. I love hanging out with friends and my dogs. I plan to go to MSUB for a year or so then go to Sheridan for dental hygiene.