Is Isopentane safe to use as an ingredient in toothpaste?
There have been some reports of mouth burns being caused by Isopentane in the ISO-Fresh toothpaste.In addition to those reports, the Material Safety Data Sheet on Isopentane lists some concerning properties of iso pentane.
The national fire protection association has classified isopentane a class 4 flammable agent. For reference, Gasoline is a class 3 flammable agent. This makes Isopentane as flammable as acetylene, a commonly used gas for welding metal.
The NFPA has also classified IsoPentane as a class 1 health hazard. That puts it in the same category as gasoline, butane and latex paint.
Here is a list of common NFPA ratings. This list does not include isopentane
Here is a hazardous substance fact sheet from the new jersey health department
Isopentane is cited by OSHA, ACGIH, DOT, NIOSH, DEP, NFPA, and EPA as a potentially hazardous substance.
The EU has called isopentane Highly flammable, harmful, and dangerous for the environment.
Just use regular tooth paste and visit the dentist every six months.
It is safe. I have it even in my cosmetics, so don’t worry about it. Why does everyone want to buy organic and as natural cosmetics as possible? It has long been proven that the chemical ingredients that cosmetics contain do not affect the skin badly. Especially strongly I do not understand people who do not use antiperspirants because of this.I always buy my husband the best body spray for men.That’s why he always smells so good anytime.
Yes. Isopentane is already used safely in a range of cosmetic products that are applied directly to the skin. The scientific evidence and the experience of use of isopentane in a range of personal care products across the globe all support the conclusions that this ingredient is safe and effective when used as indicated.
