ABS is a firm, lightweight, non-porous plastic that’s body-safe and works with any lube — common in bullets and handles.
✓ Body-safe, non-porous
The essentials
- A rigid, non-porous, phthalate-free plastic.
- Feels hard, smooth and light — the firm part of many toys.
- Wipes clean with soap and water.
- Used for bullet casings, handles and controls.
Body-safe at a glance
| Porosity | Non-porous |
| Phthalates | None |
| Cleaning | Wipe with soap & water |
| Sterilizable | Surface-clean (don’t boil) |
| Lube | Any |
Good to know — porosity, safety & the honest detail
Is ABS plastic body-safe?
Yes. ABS is a hard, non-porous, phthalate-free plastic used widely in food-contact and medical products. It doesn’t absorb fluids and wipes clean — a safe choice for the rigid parts of a toy.
Can you sterilise ABS?
You can surface-clean it thoroughly with soap and water or a toy cleaner, but don’t boil it (heat can warp it) and never submerge anything containing a motor.
ABS Plastic vs Silicone
| ABS Plastic | Silicone | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Hard, rigid | Soft, flexible |
| Porosity | Non-porous | Non-porous |
| Typical use | Handles, bullets | Contact surfaces |
| Lube | Any | Water-based |
How to care for ABS Plastic
- Wipe with mild soap and water or a toy cleaner.
- Don’t boil — heat can warp it.
- Never submerge motorised parts unless the toy is rated waterproof.
- Dry and store.
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Sources & further reading: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene — Wikipedia
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