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19/04/2017

19/04/2017

19/06/2015

KNOW ABOUT YOUR TOOTHPASTE AND SHARE WITH FRIENDS
HOW DANGEROUS THESE INTEGREIDENTS TO YOUR HEALTH

Benzyl Alcohol

Fragrant

Pepsodent

Irritating to the upper respiratory tract, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases due to respiratory failure

Inks, Paints, Lacquers, Perfume, Cologne, Soap, Shampoo, Nail enamel remover, Air freshener, Laundry bleach, Detergent, Vaseline lotion, Deodorants, Fabric softener

Fruits, Teas, Oils, Hydrolysis of benzyl chloride using sodium hydroxide
Calcium Carbonate

Abrasive

Pepsodent, Signal, Babool, Meswak, Neem

Kidney stones, Stomach or bone pain, Constipation, Headaches, Nausea or Comas

Cement, Chalk, Emulsion paints, Adhesives, Sealants, Decorating fillers, Ceramics

Chalk, Mining or quarrying
Calcium Gluconate

Anti Poisonous

Signal

Nausea, Constipation, Stomach upset, Renal plasma flow, Diuresis, Natriuresis, Vasodilation, Cardiac arrhythmias, Decreased blood Pressure, Bradycardia

Mineral supplement, Hypocalcemia, Treatment of HF burns, Hyperkalemia

Calcium salt of gluconic acid
Carrageenan

Stabilizer

Colgate, Babool, Meswak, Neem

Suppressing immune function, Probable Carcinogen

Shoe Polish, Beer, Processed meat, Shampoo

Seaweeds
Cellulose Gum

Binder

Pepsodent, Signal, Babool, CloseUp, Meswak

Hypoallergenic

Paints, Detergents, Textile sizing

Cellulose and chloroacetic acid
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Surfactant

Colgate, Sensodyne

Allergic reactions

Shampoos, Hair conditioners, Hand soap, Bubble bath, Shower gels, Industrial cleaning Formulations

Coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine
Formaldehyde

Anti-Bacterial

Signal, Babool, Meswak

Carcinogen, Highly toxic to humans, Ingestion of as little as 30 mL of a solution containing 37% formaldehyde has been reported to cause death

Resins, Disinfectant and biocide, Tissue fixative and embalming agent, Photography

Catalytic oxidation of methanol
Glycerin

Humectant

Colgate, Sensodyne, Neem

Low toxic, A**l irritation, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Gas, Nausea, Stomach cramps

Liqueurs, Snus, Pharma, Soaps, Shaving cream

Byproduct of soap-making
Hydrated Silica

Abrasive, Thickener

Pepsodent, Colgate, Signal, Sensodyne, Babool, CloseUp, Meswak, Neem

Persistent, Bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans, Can damage tooth enamel

Paints, Varnish, Beer

Natural ore
Limonene (Orange Flavor)

Flavorants

Signal

Skin and respiratory irritant, treated as hazardous waste for disposal

Cosmetics, BioFuel

Hydrocarbon
Methylparaben

Preservative

Signal, Neem

When applied on the skin may react with UVB leading to increased skin aging and DNA damage

Cosmetics, Personal care products, Food preservative (E218), Fungicide

Blueberries
PEG-32

Binder, Humectant

Pepsodent, Signal, CloseUp

Contains toxins that affect reproduction, Probable Carcinogen

Toiletries

Synthetic
PEG-600

Thickener

Colgate

Carcinogen and contains toxins that affect reproduction. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

Lubricant in tyre manufacturing, Plasticiser for sponges and synthetic leather, Paper softner, Anti curl agent, Flux for soldering, Intermediate in resin manufacturing

Synthetic
Potassium Nitrate

Dentine hypersensitivit

Sensodyne

Coughing and shortness of breath, Skin or eye contact may result in irritation such as redness, itching and pain. If ingested, can cause Blue lips and Fingernails, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea

Fertilizers, Rocket propellants, Fireworks, Gunpowder, Fire extinguisher

Combination of ammonium nitrate and potassium hydroxide
Propylene Glycol

Absorbant, Stabilizer

Colgate

Low chronic oral toxicity, Can produce slight transient conjunctivitis, Exposure to mists may cause eye irritation, as well as upper respiratory tract irritation

Toiletries, Pharmaceuticals, polyester compounds, Deicing solution, Artificial smoke, Paintballs, Coolant, Solvent

Propylene oxide
Propylparaben

Preservative

Signal, Neem

Hormone mimicking properties, Carcinogen (may cause breast cancer), Itching, Burning, Scaling, Hives and Blistering of skin in sensitive individuals

Cosmetics, Personal care products, Food preservative (E216), Fungicide

Plants, Insects
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Thickener

Colgate, Neem

Hypoallergenic

Ice cream, Explosives, Paints, Plywood, K-Y Jelly, Laxatives, Detergents, Textile sizing, Welding electrodes

Alkali-catalyzed reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid
Sodium Fluoride

Anticaries agent

Pepsodent, Colgate, Signal, Sensodyne, CloseUp

Carcinogen, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Thyroid disease, Fluoride is more toxic than lead (5-10 gm dose for a 70 Kg person is lethal)

Pesticides, including fungicides and insecticides, Laundry scour, Desilylation, Glass frosting, Stainless steel pickling

Neutralizing the byproduct of superphosphate fertilizer
Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)

pH Regulator

Colgate, Sensodyne

Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation of the respiratory tract, Pulmonary edema, Severe skin burns with deep ulceration and permanent scarring

Detergents, Drain cleaning, Aluminium production, Caustic washing of crude oil, Paper making

Electrolytic chloralkali process
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SDS, N**S)

Detergent, Surfactant

Pepsodent, Colgate, Signal, Sensodyne, Babool, CloseUp, Meswak, Neem

Eczema, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

Garages as engine degreaser and to mop the oil strained floors, Shampoo, Shaving foams

Lauryl alcohol with sulfur trioxide gas and then neutralized through sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate
Sodium Monofluorophosphate

Anticaries agent

Pepsodent, Signal, Neem

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

Osteoporosis, Fluorination for drinking water, Bactericide medicine and Flushing agent for metal surface

Hydrolysis of difluorophosphate ions with dilute sodium hydroxide
Sodium Saccharine

Sweetner

Pepsodent, Colgate, Signal, Sensodyne, Babool, CloseUp, Meswak, Neem

No food energy, leads to an increase in cell proliferation of the urothelium. Studies in laboratory rats during the early 1970s linked saccharin with the development of bladder cancer. Later studies could not find such evidence with humans. Who knows what comes next?

Canned fruit, Flavored gelatin, Dessert toppings, Diet sodas, Baked goods, Jams, Chewing gum, Candies

Anthranilic acid reacting with nitrous acid, sulfur dioxide, chlorine, and then ammonia
Sodium Silicate

Anticorrosive

Babool, Meswak, Neem

Irritation of mucous membranes, Burning sensation, Coughing or shortness of breath, Nausea, Vomiting, Can cause severe gastrointestinal irritation that presents with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

Adhesive, Cements, Passive fire protection, Refractories, Textile and lumber processing, Automobiles, Drilling fluids, Detergent auxiliaries

Sodium carbonate and silicon dioxide react
Sorbitol

Humectant

Pepsodent, Colgate, Signal, Sensodyne, Babool, CloseUp, Meswak, Neem

Irritable bowel syndrome, Severe abdominal pain, Gas, Severe diarrhea

Sugar substitue, Laxative, Cosmetics, Chewing gums

sorbitol-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, succinate dehydrogenase, sorbitol dehydrogenase
Specially Denatured Alcohol 38 B

Solvent, Thinner

Pepsodent

Unpalatable but otherwise seems to be non-poisonous

Cosmetic Astringent, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent

Mixing ethanol with a denaturing agent
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

Tartar controlling agent

Colgate

Toxicity is approximately twice that of table salt when ingested orally

Food additive as palatability enhancer, Detergents, Instant puddings

Sodium tripolyphosphate and a sodium salt
Titanium Dioxide

Dye, Opaque

Pepsodent, Sensodyne

IARC has determined that titanium dioxide is possibly carcinogenic to humans based on inadequate evidence in humans and sufficient evidence in experimental animals.

Sunscreen and UV absorber, Photocatalyst, Electronic data storage medium

Naturally occurring oxide of titanium
Triclosan

Antibacterial/Antifungal

Colgate

Endocrine disruption, Allergic, Reacts with the chlorine in the tab water to form chloroform gas and chlorinated dioxins, both known carcinogens

Pesticide, Deodorants, Shower gels

2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-methoxydiphenyl ether with aluminium chloride in benzene under reflux
Trisodium Phosphate

Detergent

Pepsodent

Chronic Toxicity is known but is not believed to be significant for low concentration

Automatic dishwashing soaps, Toilet bowl cleaners, Stain remover and degreaser, Flux for hard soldering

Sodium hydroxide with the filtrate of phosphoric acid and soda ash
Wintergreen

Flavorants

Pepsodent

30 ml of oil of wintergreen is equivalent to 55.7 g of aspirin, or about 171 adult aspirin tablets. This illustrates the potency and potential toxicity of oil of wintergreen even in small quantities. 7.07 gm can be a lethal dose for a 70-kg adult.

Rubefacient, Chewing Gum, Candies, Root beer, Glacial acetic acid, Antiseptic

Plants
Xanthan Gum

Binder

Sensodyne

Respiratory symptoms, Necrotizing enterocolitis, Allergen

Cosmetics, Drilling operation, Salat dressing, Suace, Frozen food, Ice creams

Corn, Wheat, Dairy, Soya
Zinc citrate trihydrate

Whitener

Pepsodent

Side effects include nausea, vomiting and upset stomach. Taking high doses may result in headaches, drowsiness, dizziness, hallucinations, sweating, lack of coordination, anemia, intolerance to alcohol, weakened immune system functioning and increased cholesterol

Dietary supplement, Oral care products

Zinc compounds