Diamond Soft isn't really new. It's produced by Harlan, one of the biggest suppliers of lab animal supplies. If Harlan says it's safe, then it's pretty safe to assume that it is. The main reason you don't see Harlan products used more is because they generally don't sell to the public. I know when Connie got in contact with them about trying to buy some of their products they quoted us a minimum order of $1000. I would personally LOVE to get my hands on some diamond soft, although the times that I've been to the Taylor show I never noticed it. If this is something that is going to be regularly offered then I might just have to make the trip down there next month. Do you remember who was selling it?