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Originally posted by CrazyRaccoon
reply to post by MagnumOpus
Thank you for backing up my claim that he doesn't know what he's talking about.
Originally posted by CrazyRaccoon
reply to post by minor007
You're a liar or some kind of disinformation agent.
Here is fluorine
en.wikipedia.org...
Originally posted by CrazyRaccoon
reply to post by minor007
It states that fluorine is toxic YOU said that it comes from sodium fluoride magically turning into a gas known as fluorine and it is safe and no danger is present
Originally posted by CrazyRaccoon
reply to post by minor007
Not what MSDS says.
BTW i don't believe you because you never provide a link to back up your claim
Toothpaste has water as a base... if what you say is true that sodium fluoride will no longer be a threat then why do they state that less than a quarter of toothpaste has an added ingredient of 'Sodium fluoride'
and says "DO NOT INGEST" contact POISON control center RIGHT AWAY
edit on 13-1-2012 by CrazyRaccoon because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by minor007
Originally posted by CrazyRaccoon
reply to post by minor007
Not what MSDS says.
BTW i don't believe you because you never provide a link to back up your claim
Toothpaste has water as a base... if what you say is true that sodium fluoride will no longer be a threat then why do they state that less than a quarter of toothpaste has an added ingredient of 'Sodium fluoride'
and says "DO NOT INGEST" contact POISON control center RIGHT AWAY
edit on 13-1-2012 by CrazyRaccoon because: (no reason given)
NaF + H2O = HF + Na + OH
the above is the balanced formula for sodium fluoride and water. You can find this in any text book in chemistry
the formula states sodium fluoride (NaF) plus(+) water(H2O) gives a chemical reaction that produces Sodium(Na) Hydroxide (OH) and shock of horrors for you Hydrogen fluoride(HF).
The reason water dosent react with the sodium Fluoride when mixed to form toothpaste is that theres another ingredient that binds with the water and it is normally baking soda. Also any possible reaction with the water is minimised when sealed in an airtight container. This prevents the free fluorine and hydrogen ions from forming a gas leaving them in suspension within the toothpaste mix.
Toothpaste does contain more fluoride than tap water and unless you walk around all day with toothpaste in your mouth, the brief exposure dosent pose any risks unless you swallow it. Toothpaste is not meant for swallowing hence the warning labels do not swallow.