Chinese tooth-paste can be dangerous to health
The American government has called USA citizens not to buy a tooth-paste made in China as it may contain dangerous chemical which is used in manufacture of antifreeze as well.
USA Food and Drug Administration has declared, that Chinese tooth-paste can contain diethyleneglycol.
This substance is widely applied in the industry, including as a solvent of nitrocellulose, oils and pitches. It may be also used as a cheaper alternative to glycerin – the substance which is added in a number of medical preparations.
However many experts consider, that diethyleneglycol is extremely dangerous to the human health. Last year its presence in syrup for cough and other medicines became the reason of death of at least 50 people in Panama.
According to FDA information, in the USA this dangerous Chinese paste can be bought in shops where all goods are sold for very low prices.
China has named the appeal to dissuade consumers to buy Chinese tooth-paste “unscientific, irresponsible and inconsistent”.
Chinese authorities assert that the amount of the chemical contained in a tooth-paste, has been determined safe to the health.