DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS THAT CAN BE FOUND IN TOOTHPASTE

Triclosan is used for its antibacterial properties and is created by the company Ciba Speciality Chemicals (part of the multinational Novartis). Bacteria can develop resistance to it when used extensively. It can be found on product labels with the following naming conventions: triclosan, 2-4-diclorofenoxifenol, 2-4-4-trichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether, CH-3565, Irgasan and others.

SLS or Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is a chemical used in toothpaste due its effectiveness as a foaming agent. It is very powerful and can be harmful even in small quantities. People prone to mouth ulcers are advised to avoid products that contain this ingredient. A variant called SLES or Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate is less aggressive.

Glycols are chemical compounds that have been connected with some organic malfunctions. They can be identified by the abbreviation PEG followed by a number.

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