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<p>[QUOTE="Joan, post: 4368354, member: 5398"]I always carry a small magnet in my purse (not strong enough to damage my cellphone), also a tube of Simichrome in a zip lock bag to test for bakelite. If I suspect bakelite and can find an out-of-the-way place where I don't draw attention, I quickly squeeze a little Simichrome on a tissue and rub it on the item, then wipe off any residue. I've never had any success with just rubbing my thumb on plastic even for as long as 60 seconds and sniffing to see if it smells like formaldehyde. I also keep a box of small zip lock bags and kleenex in my car so if I buy jewelry or other small items that are loose in a bag, I can wrap them individually in a tissue and put in separate bags until I get home.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Joan, post: 4368354, member: 5398"]I always carry a small magnet in my purse (not strong enough to damage my cellphone), also a tube of Simichrome in a zip lock bag to test for bakelite. If I suspect bakelite and can find an out-of-the-way place where I don't draw attention, I quickly squeeze a little Simichrome on a tissue and rub it on the item, then wipe off any residue. I've never had any success with just rubbing my thumb on plastic even for as long as 60 seconds and sniffing to see if it smells like formaldehyde. I also keep a box of small zip lock bags and kleenex in my car so if I buy jewelry or other small items that are loose in a bag, I can wrap them individually in a tissue and put in separate bags until I get home.[/QUOTE]
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