On Aug 16, 2012, at 11:15 AM, Peter Loron wrote: > rubberized plastic bodies were very tacky.=20 I believe this is a result of plasticizer (additives) leaching out of the p= lastic (base resin.) (Thus the concern about phthalates in polycarbonate water bottles.) BillW --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .