What does the black bar on. The meaning of the colored stripes on the toothpaste tubes

02.03.2020

After another meeting with dentists, I was very much puzzled by the question about strips on tubes of Radont's toothpastes. During the meeting, I give dentists the opportunity to get acquainted with Radont's toothpastes "in person" and try them "to the teeth" in the literal sense of the word. They study pastes for: abrasiveness, consistency, taste, smell, color, weight ... so to speak, strict "face control". And then the dentist points me to the tail of the black toothpaste and says with a clever look: "The black strip on the tube means that your paste contains chemical components." And then they explained: "the green bar speaks of the naturalness of the product, and the blue one is a mixture of natural and chemical components in the composition."

But I wonder if you were told such things in a store when choosing a toothpaste, would you give up your usual product or not? Would you believe this opinion? Or would you undertake to study the composition of toothpaste?

Nevertheless, this opinion about the colored stripes on the tubes of toothpastes takes place. So you need to understand this issue.

I definitely asked the manufacturer a question. You will find out the answer a little later.

Now let's take a walk on the Internet and find out what they write about these colored stripes.

What do people say about toothpaste tube strips?

Here's what I found on websites and forums, and I give quotes:

“Black - contains substances that enhance periodontal disease;
Red - contains substances hazardous to health;
Blue - contains acceptable synthetic substances that are not hazardous to health;
Green - contains 100% natural raw materials, environmentally friendly substances. "
"The stripes mean percentage chemistry in toothpaste.
Black - 100% chemistry
Blue - 80% chemistry 20% natural product
Red - 50% chemistry 50% natural product
Green - 100% natural product "
“There is a strip on the tube of toothpaste at the bottom. These stripes come in three colors: Black, Blue, and Green.
Tube with black stripe, contains in the paste forming. It whitens well, you cannot often use such a paste. Since forming will scratch the eial of the teeth. This paste can be used no more than once a week.
Tube with a blue stripe - the paste contains much less form. It is recommended to brush your teeth with such a paste no more than 2 - 3 times a week.
And a tube with a green stripe is more like a phyto-paste, you need to brush your teeth every day in the morning and in the evening. "
“If there is a black stripe on the tail of the tube, the paste is terribly poisonous and generally“ entirely made of oil ”; blue, red - nothing good either, but green - pure herbs and natural substances. "

And people naively believe, and then they also spread such "interesting" information. There are those who have doubts. And to get a more logical answer they ask:

Now let's talk to the point.

About how much "chemistry" or "grass" in a tube of toothpaste is written in "Composition:" - and you should not attribute colored stripes here. The composition, also known as ingredients, must be indicated on the box and on the tube of the product, because the box is usually immediately sent to the trash can.

But the difficulty lies in the fact that the composition will not tell us much, the consumers, because not everyone knows what triclosan, paraben, sodium lauryl sulfate and its other analogues are. And if your eyesight is also bad, then small font, with a description of the composition, the buyer cannot exactly see it. And in order to make it easier for you to navigate the purchased products, you can read the article about. For now, let's get back to the colored stripes on the tubes.

So what are the strips on the tubes "talking about"?

Before I received a response from the manufacturer, I looked at the composition of a cosmetic product from another company, which all too often contains components of chemical origin - you will not doubt that the depilator for removing hairs is full of chemistry - and the strip on it was green. So much for you.

Fortunately, the Internet also writes correct logical opinions about colored stripes on tubes, which are confirmed by the answer received from the manufacturer of toothpaste Radont and given below (I quote).

"The colored stripes on the tubes of toothpaste are the" markings "or" light marks "for the conveyor, and it is used so that the sensor on the conveyor can read these markings and cut off the tube in the right place."

This is how everything “ingenious” becomes simple. Should I complicate things?

And here's another comment from a literate consumer:

This is a color label. Sometimes it is also called a light marker. This is a purely technological element of the production process of the tubes themselves, or rather not even the production, but their cutting.

The process looks something like this: there is a continuous tape from a reel (foil on which one side has already been drawn with a picture, for example, the inscription “super Toothpaste”). This tape enters the machine, which cuts off a piece from it and from this piece makes a blank for a tube (i.e. rolls it around, glues or fuses the ends, etc.).

Then, toothpaste is poured into this unfinished tube, which goes down the conveyor with a screw cap downwards, and the upper edge is “wrapped” (on which, as a rule, the date is then stamped).

And for more confirmation of the correctness of the answer, I suggest you arrange a small audit in your house. Check out all the products that come in tubes. Surely you will find peeling cream, shoe polish or glue moment with a green strip, and in turn baby creams, products (condensed milk, sauces) and even chewing gum with black stripes.

After that, you can answer questions that can be very useful and interesting to our readers:

What factors influence the purchase of goods in the store?

I am very interested in knowing your opinion, as it will help to understand how public opinion influences the purchasing decision. I just ask you to answer honestly.

How often do you pay attention to the composition of the product you are about to buy?
Which version would you believe? (1/2/3 / None)

If there is another answer to one of the questions or an additional opinion, please write in the comments.

When choosing a toothpaste, we pay attention to the manufacturer, large inscriptions on the tube, less often we look into the composition, and even less we attach importance to the strips that are on the back. If everything is clear with the first criteria, then what does the black, blue, red, green strip on the tube mean? Among people who are not related to production, there are two theories. One suggests that this marking indicates the composition of the pastes, that is, the black mark is a toothpaste consisting entirely of chemical substances, the blue one says that there are natural and chemical components in the toothpaste, and the green one is an all-natural paste.

Is this opinion correct, if another theory refutes any meaning of the stripes on a tube of toothpastes, and stands on the fact that this is a necessity of the manufacturing process?

Let's consider both theories and come to the correct conclusion.

Labels on tubes of pastes and composition

In the media, you can see the information that each color tag carries important information for the buyer. That is, the black stripe is a chemical product, the blue one is half natural, the green mark is placed on a completely natural paste.

There are such markings on all tubes of toothpastes, creams, but are there any marks, for example, on a jar of cream or tooth powder? No, color marking in the form of stripes, for some reason, is found only on tubes. This means that the strips are necessary for the conveyor to work, so that it is easy for him to navigate where the tube ends and when to cut. Why are they then different colors? This also has logic, since tubes of pastes have different colors, and in order to highlight the right place, it is necessary to create contrast. Therefore, a black strip can be observed on a white tube, the red ones will already be with a blue mark.

Its composition will help to choose the right healing or hygienic paste, where it is indicated from what it was made. To make sure for yourself about the incorrect relationship of the stripes on the packaging of pastes, you can revise the composition of some and see the discrepancy. A coincidence is not excluded, but this is only an accident. The mark on the tube of toothpaste should contrast - this is its main and only task.

You can check the reality of the denial without leaving your home. It is enough to look at the colored marks of various tubes, which definitely do not consist of natural ingredients. Examples include shoe polish with white or green stripes and baby cream with black stripes.

Myth or truth?

What they say about color marks on different tubes:

The black strip is the most harmful product that has nothing to do with naturalness, such hygiene products can harm children and adults, and are recommended only for whitening teeth for a short period of use;
Blue strip - such a product is 70% chemistry, and long-term use can provoke periodontal disease, including such a dangerous one as periodontal disease. It is allowed to use only as directed by a doctor;
Red stripe - 50% natural, but contraindicated for people with mucous membrane problems;
The green strip is an ideal product, it is possible for everyone and in any quantity.

It's amazing how many interesting things a strip needs to tell technological process... In this case, you can attach importance to the design, size, font on the tube. Fortunately, this delusion is not harmful, as it does not matter.

The composition is important, not the colored labels

If earlier this myth helped in choosing a natural toothpaste, now you can forget about it and look at the really important information - the composition. Before buying, be sure to read what is included in the product, and if you wish, you can visit the official websites of the manufacturers and find out everything firsthand.

Knowing what is in the tube is necessary for several reasons:

natural toothpaste with herbal extracts should be bought for diseases of the oral cavity - gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontal disease;
abrasive is suitable for active accumulation of coffee and cigarette deposits;
children's pastes contain exclusively natural ingredients, therefore they should be used by children, and, if desired, by adults.

There is no need to be afraid of a black cavity and choose hygiene products, focusing exclusively on the color of the photo tags (and it can be anything). It is rather strange to buy a paste with a label that was applied for the correct orientation of the tube in the conveyor even before it was filled.

On the tubes of toothpaste, you can see colored stripes: black, green, blue, red. Such markings are found on other products as well: creams, milk bags. Some people think that knowing their designation is very important, as this will help to choose a quality product. But the truth is quite simple, albeit interesting.

The markings on the toothpaste are a square or rectangle at the end of the tube at the adhesion. It is believed that its color indicates the composition of the product:

Green is the best. It indicates that only natural substances are present inside.
Blue indicates the presence of medicinal ingredients.
The black streak on the toothpaste means it is completely chemical. It is dangerous to buy such a tool.
Red is a combination of chemicals and natural ingredients. So to speak, the middle option.

Is it so? No, this information is completely wrong. Someone came up with this legend and spread it on the internet, so many people started buying a certain kind of pasta, although it didn't make sense.

By the way, some manufacturers have noticed the excitement around the labels on their product packaging and started deliberately making them green.

truth

In fact, there is no hidden meaning in the stripes. They are only used in manufacturing to automate the tube making procedure. The so-called photo tags are designed for special sensors that read them and determine where the package should be cut or soldered. If not for this mark, the soldering would be uneven.

The color of the label may vary depending on the manufacturer, type of packaging and type of sensor. The main thing is that it contrasts with the color of the rest of the tube (which is why we often see black stripes on a white background). Another nuance - this color should be present in the design elements. On some products, there are no stripes at all. Instead, the sensors respond to other images.

Unfortunately, there is no secret strip that will tell you which product is the best. To choose a toothpaste, you have to read the composition.

Determine the presence of hazardous chemicals by composition

There can be really dangerous substances in toothpaste, for example:

Fluoride(fluoride). While fluoride prevents cavities from forming, it doesn't do the job very well and can actually be toxic to humans. Adults are advised to use fluoride paste no more than 2 times a week, and children should not buy it at all.
Titanium dioxide(titanium dioxide). Particles of titanium dioxide can be absorbed through the mouth and cause toxic damage to cells in the body.
Glycerol. Helps to give the product a pasty texture and prevent it from drying out. But it can also leave a film on the enamel that interferes with remineralization. This makes the teeth weak and fragile.
Sodium lauryl sulfate(sodium laurel sulphate). The foamy cleansing action is due to lauryl sulfate, but it is also a strong chemical surfactant that irritates the mucous membranes, causing various diseases.

Find a remedy without a single dangerous ingredient very difficult. What to do? An excellent substitute for toothpaste is salt. Of course, brushing your teeth with dry salt will be unpleasant, but you can use saline solution... Just dip the brush in salt water. This is enough for cleansing.

Interesting: they say that you can brush your teeth without any additional funds... The brush will do its job. It's just that we are used to feeling the taste of "mint freshness" in our mouth, so cleaning dry seems strange.

You can make your toothpaste at home to make sure it's safe. Mix equal parts sea salt and water. Add 2 parts baking soda, 4 parts coconut oil, and 10-12 drops essential oil mint. Coconut oil can be used alone. It is completely edible and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

You can also look for herbal dental powders and soaps. Yes, there is tooth soap!

IN last years consumers are increasingly interested in what they buy. They study the composition on the packaging and try to choose the safest product. The mysterious stripes on the seams of the tubes also attracted people's attention. Information appeared on the Internet that the alleged green bar indicates the complete composition of the product, while the black one indicates the presence of chemical and harmful components. There are also suggestions that the red stripe indicates a hazardous to health composition of the paste or cream, or that it contains equal parts of natural and chemical components. But this information has nothing to do with reality.

What are labels for?

In fact, the strips of any color are just markers needed in the manufacture of tubes. The tape (material for tubes) on the conveyor enters the machine, which cuts off part of the tape, folds this section, fuses or glues the edges, etc. Further, a cream is poured into this blank, after which the upper seam is sealed, where the expiration date is usually set. A color mark is needed to accurately mark the place where the machine should make the cut.

The documentation for packaging machines prescribes that the light mark should be in contrast to the main background of the package - then the photo sensor will be able to recognize it. Ideally, a black mark is made on the white tube. If, for example, there is no black paint in the design, then the most contrasting color with the background will be used. Thus, for the light marking, one usually chooses one of the colors available for printing, the most harmonious with the colors and design and at the same time the most contrasting with the background of the tube.

Typically barcodes and light mark stripes are printed with the same ink.

Horizontal phototags are used when printing on a laminate roll web for accurate cutting in height. And vertical stripes are needed when soldering the tip of the tube for precise positioning, so that the soldering is parallel to the text and image.

Don't look for some hidden meaning in the color of the stripes on the tubes.

Thus, colored markers are just a technological feature of the manufacture of tubes from a conveyor belt. It is no coincidence that the characteristic stripes are on the tubes, but they are absent on bottles or jars.

Each tube of toothpaste is marked with a strip of a specific color and size. Manufacturers do not explain the meaning of this designation applied to the “tail” of the package. Due to the lack of information among consumers, there is a perception that the colored stripes on the toothpaste have a certain value related to quality and composition. In fact, everything is somewhat simpler.

According to the theory widespread on the Internet, the color of the strip indicates the degree of harm of toothpaste:

black - the most harmful toothpaste, consisting of 100% of chemical and abrasive substances, is used in rare cases to whiten teeth, not suitable for children;
blue - paste, which is 80% chemical compounds, can only be used for medicinal purposes for a short time, with prolonged use it causes periodontal disease and other complications of the oral cavity;
red - 50% synthetic toothpaste, not suitable for people with gum disease;
green - natural toothpaste recommended for daily use.

In fact, the color of the strip does not convey information useful to the consumer; it is a technological light marking used to assemble tubes on a conveyor so that the robot separates one tube from another in the right place. At the request of the customer, the manufacturer can make a strip of any color by reprogramming the equipment. If you look closely, there are similar stripes on every package of food and non-food products, but for some reason they are only deciphered using toothpaste.

After this myth became widespread, some manufacturers of toothpaste got their bearings in time and began to apply a green strip to the tubes, even if there were no natural ingredients in the composition. Perhaps they were the ones who started the disinformation campaign.