The Chemical Reporter

Podcast-Episode from 19.03.2008

 

What is chewing gum made of?

 

You should be able to chew gum for some time without it dissolving. A determining factor is its chewable base. Nowadays, modern chewing gum consists mainly of a polymer mixture.

 

75 Years Oppanol

TV-clip about Oppanol in BASF.inside (German)

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What is chewing gum made of?

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How is artificial rain produced?


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How does a sparkler work?


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How do you brew non-alcoholic beer?


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What does it mean when people talk about "hard water"?


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What's the difference between sugar and artificial sweetener?


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