CHEMICALS IN SANITARY PADS
The chemicals used in sanitary pads, tampons and diapers have raised concerns throughout the world. This is due to the questions about the safety of using many of the commercially available products that have been manufactured in a process that uses chemicals as well as the environmental issues of disposing of them. Because of potential risk factors, some women have opted for organic sanitary pads as an alternative and others have decided to use reusable sanitary pads.
1.DIOXIN
House Resolution (HR) 890, named the Tampon Safety and Research Act of 1999, reported that "Dioxin is a byproduct of chlorine-beaching processes used in the manufacture of paper products, including tampons, sanitary pads, panty liners and diapers." They further point out the effects of dioxin are cumulative and may stay in the body for 20 years after exposure. The World Health Organization lists dioxin as one of the "dirty dozen - a group of dangerous chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants."
We like the stuff which is sparkling white .We think that if the product is pure white it is clean. But the assumption is proved wrong in the case of tampons and Sanitary Napkins. The cotton that is received after harvesting is half white in colour. The manufacturers use a chemical called DIOXIN to bleach the cotton. Unless the tampon is specifically labelled as non-bleached you must assume it has undergone this process. Although the levels of dioxin in tampons and Sanitary Napkins are quite small (and the tampon companies will readily point this out) they are still dangerous as dioxin accumulates in the fat stores of the body and can add up to very dangerous residual levels over time. When you consider the average number of tampons and sanitary napkins used by a woman in her lifetime, you can start to imagine that the buildup of dioxin in the body tissue will actually be quite significant.
Dioxin is linked with the following effects in the body:
Endometriosis , Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, Birth defects in offspring, Immune system damage, Hormone dysfunction, Miscarriage, Impaired fertility, Lowered concentration ability, Diabetes, Impaired thyroid function
2.RAYON
Apart from cotton,Rayon is yet another synthetic polymer that is added to the tampons to enhance the absorbing capacity .Rayon also has dioxin in it.
3.PESTICIDES ,HERBICIDES AND DEFOLIANTS
These are the chemicals that are used to spray on the cotton crops. A chemical named FURAN stays on the cotton long after it has been harvested, which is a potential danger which might cause harm.
These have been linked with the following effects in the body:
Birth defects of offspring, Low birth weight, Infertility, Hormonal disruption, Thyroid malfunction, Diabetes, Endometriosis, Depression
4.FRAGNANCES AND DEODARANTS
These substances are added to the tampon and sanitary napkins product during processing. Although they can also enter the bloodstream in a similar way to the pesticides and dioxin, they can also have an effect locally in the vagina and cause allergies and skin reactions.
OTHER CHEMICALS
A close relative of dioxin, furan is also found in bleached paper products, including sanitary pads, diapers and tampons. A study from Korea extracted the chemicals found in sanitary pads and tampons throughout the world. While results varied with the different products, octachlorinated dioxin (OCDD), hexachlorodibenzofuran (HxCDF) and octa-chlorodibenzofuran (OCDF) were detected. These are all banned toxic substances.
According to HR 890, "An independent study in 1991 found that tampons commonly included one or more of the following additives: Chlorine compounds, absorbency enhancers (such as surfactants like polysorbate-20), natural and synthetic fibers (such as cotton, rayon, polyester, and polyacrylate), deodorant, and fragrance."
PADS
Sanitary pads are subject to the same considerations above in terms of the chemicals in the cotton used, the bleaching process, and the use of fragrances. Although they are in less contact with the internal vaginal wall they are still in contact with the external mucous membrane and chemicals on them can enter the bloodstream this way. Pads are also often made with a dry-weave plastic cover which can cause irritation and localized allergic reactions.
In INDIA the manufacturers do not point to the composition of chemicals that is present in these products.There are no government norms to regulate these issues.Creating awareness will caution the users not to buy these products . Hence help to Propagate these facts.
Simple Facts about Sanitary Napkins(Layers of Sanitary Napkins)
Layer 1 : Cotton like Cloth made from waste recycled cloth, polyster, asbestos.
Layer 2 : Printed paper like cloth with chemicals
Layer 3 : Absorbing substance contains petroleum gel(Silica Gel).
Layer 4 : Fully covered Plastic layer(air cannot be go out or come in)
There is a solution however!!! Lady Anion Sanitary napkins are made of 100% cotton, food grade material, even the glue on the bottom is made of the same stuff that is used in chewing gum. They are breathable which provides vetilation, eliminating that hot and web feeling. They are 100 times better absorbant comparing to all other brands we have on the market! There are no chemicals, chlorine, or recycled or remanufactured materials. And best of all each pad contains an Anion Strip - brand new negative ion technology. Negative ions kill 99% of bacteria and viruses that may grow on the pad, eliminating odor, cramps, and any allergic reaction.. I wish you all HEALTH and if you would like, I can show you how health can lead you to WEALTH!!!
http://ladyanionsanitarynapkins.webs.com/
The chemicals used in sanitary pads, tampons and diapers have raised concerns throughout the world. This is due to the questions about the safety of using many of the commercially available products that have been manufactured in a process that uses chemicals as well as the environmental issues of disposing of them. Because of potential risk factors, some women have opted for organic sanitary pads as an alternative and others have decided to use reusable sanitary pads.
1.DIOXIN
House Resolution (HR) 890, named the Tampon Safety and Research Act of 1999, reported that "Dioxin is a byproduct of chlorine-beaching processes used in the manufacture of paper products, including tampons, sanitary pads, panty liners and diapers." They further point out the effects of dioxin are cumulative and may stay in the body for 20 years after exposure. The World Health Organization lists dioxin as one of the "dirty dozen - a group of dangerous chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants."
We like the stuff which is sparkling white .We think that if the product is pure white it is clean. But the assumption is proved wrong in the case of tampons and Sanitary Napkins. The cotton that is received after harvesting is half white in colour. The manufacturers use a chemical called DIOXIN to bleach the cotton. Unless the tampon is specifically labelled as non-bleached you must assume it has undergone this process. Although the levels of dioxin in tampons and Sanitary Napkins are quite small (and the tampon companies will readily point this out) they are still dangerous as dioxin accumulates in the fat stores of the body and can add up to very dangerous residual levels over time. When you consider the average number of tampons and sanitary napkins used by a woman in her lifetime, you can start to imagine that the buildup of dioxin in the body tissue will actually be quite significant.
Dioxin is linked with the following effects in the body:
Endometriosis , Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, Birth defects in offspring, Immune system damage, Hormone dysfunction, Miscarriage, Impaired fertility, Lowered concentration ability, Diabetes, Impaired thyroid function
2.RAYON
Apart from cotton,Rayon is yet another synthetic polymer that is added to the tampons to enhance the absorbing capacity .Rayon also has dioxin in it.
3.PESTICIDES ,HERBICIDES AND DEFOLIANTS
These are the chemicals that are used to spray on the cotton crops. A chemical named FURAN stays on the cotton long after it has been harvested, which is a potential danger which might cause harm.
These have been linked with the following effects in the body:
Birth defects of offspring, Low birth weight, Infertility, Hormonal disruption, Thyroid malfunction, Diabetes, Endometriosis, Depression
4.FRAGNANCES AND DEODARANTS
These substances are added to the tampon and sanitary napkins product during processing. Although they can also enter the bloodstream in a similar way to the pesticides and dioxin, they can also have an effect locally in the vagina and cause allergies and skin reactions.
OTHER CHEMICALS
A close relative of dioxin, furan is also found in bleached paper products, including sanitary pads, diapers and tampons. A study from Korea extracted the chemicals found in sanitary pads and tampons throughout the world. While results varied with the different products, octachlorinated dioxin (OCDD), hexachlorodibenzofuran (HxCDF) and octa-chlorodibenzofuran (OCDF) were detected. These are all banned toxic substances.
According to HR 890, "An independent study in 1991 found that tampons commonly included one or more of the following additives: Chlorine compounds, absorbency enhancers (such as surfactants like polysorbate-20), natural and synthetic fibers (such as cotton, rayon, polyester, and polyacrylate), deodorant, and fragrance."
PADS
Sanitary pads are subject to the same considerations above in terms of the chemicals in the cotton used, the bleaching process, and the use of fragrances. Although they are in less contact with the internal vaginal wall they are still in contact with the external mucous membrane and chemicals on them can enter the bloodstream this way. Pads are also often made with a dry-weave plastic cover which can cause irritation and localized allergic reactions.
In INDIA the manufacturers do not point to the composition of chemicals that is present in these products.There are no government norms to regulate these issues.Creating awareness will caution the users not to buy these products . Hence help to Propagate these facts.
Simple Facts about Sanitary Napkins(Layers of Sanitary Napkins)
Layer 1 : Cotton like Cloth made from waste recycled cloth, polyster, asbestos.
Layer 2 : Printed paper like cloth with chemicals
Layer 3 : Absorbing substance contains petroleum gel(Silica Gel).
Layer 4 : Fully covered Plastic layer(air cannot be go out or come in)
There is a solution however!!! Lady Anion Sanitary napkins are made of 100% cotton, food grade material, even the glue on the bottom is made of the same stuff that is used in chewing gum. They are breathable which provides vetilation, eliminating that hot and web feeling. They are 100 times better absorbant comparing to all other brands we have on the market! There are no chemicals, chlorine, or recycled or remanufactured materials. And best of all each pad contains an Anion Strip - brand new negative ion technology. Negative ions kill 99% of bacteria and viruses that may grow on the pad, eliminating odor, cramps, and any allergic reaction.. I wish you all HEALTH and if you would like, I can show you how health can lead you to WEALTH!!!
http://ladyanionsanitarynapkins.webs.com/