answersLogoWhite

0

Yes, conventional pencil, pen, and chalkboard erasers all contain carbon as they are made of organic materials.

However at one time there was a typewriter eraser made of a bundle of fiberglass inside a pen like housing, being made of glass (an inorganic material) they contained no carbon. These erasers however generated thousands of tiny airborne particles of glass when they were used, these glass particles could be inhaled causing health hazards and produced intense itching on contact with the skin. For these reasons they are no longer manufactured.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What makes erasers erase?

Erasers are made of rubber. Pure rubber makes a good eraser because it picks up carbon particles easily.The rubber erasers we use today contain a hard powdery substance called pumice. The pumice grinds a little and helps the rubber to wipe away the carbon of a pencil mark


What makes eraser erase?

Erasers are made of rubber. Pure rubber makes a good eraser because it picks up carbon particles easily.The rubber erasers we use today contain a hard powdery substance called pumice. The pumice grinds a little and helps the rubber to wipe away the carbon of a pencil mark


What does organs contain?

it contains carbon and hydogen.inorganic compounds do not contain carbon.


Are some people allergic to eraser shavings?

People can be allergic to latex-erasers. Most of erasers today are latex-free, but some still contain traces of latex. That can cause the reaction.


Does plastic contain carbon?

No, The plastic do not contain carbon.


Does carbon contain fats?

No. Fats contain carbon.


Are erasers organic or inorganic?

Erasers are typically made of inorganic materials such as synthetic rubber or vinyl. While these materials may contain some organic compounds, erasers themselves are considered inorganic products because they are manufactured and not derived directly from living organisms.


What are compounds that contain no carbon?

Compounds that contain no carbon are inorganic.


What are the different types of erasers?

plastic erasers, art gum erasers, kneaded erasers


What is the fraction out of 8 erasers minus 3 erasers?

8 erasers minus 3 erasers is 5 erasers, which is an integer, not a fraction.


Is the compound cshco3 does not contain the element?

The compound CS(HCO3) does contain the element carbon.


What are the different kinds of erasers available in the market?

The different kinds of erasers available in the market include vinyl erasers, kneaded erasers, gum erasers, and pencil cap erasers.