CHEWING GUM IS THE MOST TOXIC SUBSTANCE: “ Would you like to - TopicsExpress



          

CHEWING GUM IS THE MOST TOXIC SUBSTANCE: “ Would you like to chew on some tire rubber and plastic?” You probably would politely decline and want to report this person to a doctor for a psychological evaluation. “Gum base” is a blend of elastomers, plasticizers, fillers, and resin. Some of the other ingredients that go into this mix are polyvinyl acetate, which is frequently referred to as “carpenter glue” or “white glue”. Paraffin wax is another ingredient that is a byproduct of refined petroleum. Is chewing plastic, petroleum and rubber safe? As you chew, these substances leach into the mouth and body.
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 04:40:08 +0000

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