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For use in some of the most critical applications, including disk drive manufacturing and high-level optical surfaces Dr. Wong: Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance that your body makes and has many beneficial properties—it is slightly acidic, which helps fight bacteria and fungus in the ear, and it's slightly oily, which provides a waterproof barrier for the ear canal skin. They are often used in the construction of plastic model kits, for various applications during the application of decals or painting. Special brands of cotton swabs exist for this purpose, characterised by sturdier cotton heads and varied shapes of those heads. The most common use for cotton swabs is to clean the ear canal by removing earwax. Cotton swabs are also commonly used for applying and removing makeup, as well as for household uses such as cleaning and arts and crafts. They are also handy for touching up nail polish that gets on the surrounding skin. Why You Really, Truly Should Not Put Q-Tips Into Your Ears". commonhealth . Retrieved 6 March 2016.
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Sample collection with the Salivette® is hygienic and easy. The Salivette® provides reliable and accurate results, even with a small volume of saliva and very low analyte concentrations.The rod is made from polypropylene (PP) reinforced with glass fiber. It will last for a long time without breaking. The swab is completely latex-free. Even if you believe that you use cotton buds carefully to clean your ears, remember accidents can always happen — and in cases where an accident can cause serious damage, it’s better to be safe than sorry! The swab rod is made of fiberglass and polypropylene, a plastic that requires much less energy to manufacture and produces the lowest carbon dioxide emissions compared to other types of plastic. The tips are of high quality TPE (soft thermoplastic material). This is so it can last as long as possible.