Are wipes really safe and environmentally friendly?
Wipes are often made of a variety of raw materials, so how safe are these raw materials?
Dry wipes generally use plant fibers as raw materials. After high-temperature treatment in the production process, the safety of the product is relatively high, and consumers do not need to worry.
In addition to the base material, wet wipes generally add preservatives, disinfectants, etc. In view of the safety of preservatives in wet wipes, experts made a detailed introduction. Preservatives are added to wipes to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in wipes and ensure the safe use of products. The preservatives commonly used in wet wipes are products approved by the technical specification for safety of cosmetics (2015 Edition). In addition, preservative manufacturers will conduct a large number of skin irritation and sensitization tests during the development process to ensure that the products have no irritation and sensitization to the skin. In recent years, manufacturers pay more and more attention to the research and development of mild, natural and environmental friendly preservatives, which further improves the safety of preservatives. Therefore, as long as the preservative is approved by the technical specification for the safety of cosmetics (2015 Edition) and the addition amount meets the limit specified in the specification, it is safe.
In addition, in order to ensure the safety of wipes, according to the hygienic requirements for sanitary wipes issued by the National Health Commission and the hygienic requirements for carrier disinfectants issued by the China Health Supervision Association, wipes must undergo toxicological safety testing before listing, and the safety of qualified wipes can be assured.
In the use of wipes, experts also gave some suggestions: wipes should be used within the shelf life. If mildew spots are found on wet wipes, they should not be used again. Wet wipes cannot be reused for many times and should be discarded in time after use. When wet wipes are reused, instead of removing bacteria, they will transfer some living bacteria to the uncontaminated surface. If you feel itchy and painful skin during the use of wet wipes, you should stop using them immediately. If the situation is serious, you should seek medical treatment in time. When using extraction wipes, they should be sealed immediately after each use and used up as soon as possible to avoid volatilization or pollution of their effective components.
In recent years, with the enhancement of consumers' awareness of environmental protection, manufacturers pay more attention to the green environmental protection attribute of products. In this regard, industry experts said that wiping towel products are gradually moving closer to biodegradable materials. At the same time, they also tend to use large packaging and degradable materials in product packaging and design, so as to promote environmental sustainable development.
