Health Risks of Recycled Pulp Paper Products

Dr. Deok warns that recycled pulp tissues may contain harmful chemicals, urging the use of natural pulp for health safety.

### The Impact of Recycled Paper Products
Common paper products like tissues, toilet paper, and kitchen towels are made from pulp derived mostly from trees. While tissue products made from **100% natural pulp** are generally safe, recycled pulp products can release **hazardous substances** during the reprocessing stage. Chemicals like bleaching agents, fluorescent whitening agents, and formaldehyde in recycled paper can have **harmful effects on the human body**, with formaldehyde exposure leading to **respiratory issues and other clinical diseases**.

### Distinguishing Recycled Pulp from Natural Pulp
Powerful substances and fluorescent whitening agents can be **harmful to health**, and public restroom tissue paper often uses **recycled pulp**. These agents show a reaction under UV light, allowing for **easy distinction between recycled and natural pulp**. Additionally, starch used in processing tissue paper reacts with iodine, providing **another method to differentiate between the two types of pulp**.

### Identifying Recycled vs. Original Puffs
The color of yogurt can indicate the presence of pigment, with **brown suggesting a natural puff** and **blue or dark colors indicating a significant pigment**. Testing hotel tissues revealed they use better materials, but even items labeled as **100% natural pulp** are often made from **two sheets for sturdiness**. The need for adhesive and firm texture raises concerns about the **authenticity of materials**, making it difficult to trust claims of being **100% bamboo pulp**.

### The Appropriate Use of Tissues
Tissues should primarily be used for **cleaning purposes** and not for wiping dishes or frying pans. Most tissues in public places are made from **inexpensive recycled pulp**. It is recommended to carry and use tissues made from **natural pulp** for a healthier option.

### Understanding Paper Products: The Risks of Recycled Pulp
* 📄 Dr. Deok introduces the common paper products we use daily, such as tissues, toilet paper, and kitchen towels, which are primarily made from **pulp derived from trees**.
* 🌳 While 100% natural pulp products are generally safe for human use, the situation becomes more complicated with **recycled pulp**, which involves **processing used paper materials**.
* ⚗ The recycling process can release hazardous substances, including **bleaching agents, fluorescent whitening agents, and formaldehyde**, which can be **harmful to health**.
* 🚨 Formaldehyde exposure above **30 ppm** can lead to clinical diseases, and levels above **50 ppm** can cause severe respiratory issues, highlighting the **risks associated with recycled paper products**.
* 🔦 To identify recycled pulp, Dr. Deok suggests using UV light, as **fluorescent whitening agents will react and change color under UV exposure**, indicating their presence.
* 🧪 Another method involves testing with iodine, where natural pulp will show a **brown color**, while recycled pulp will change to **blue or dark colors** due to the presence of **starch used during processing**.
* 🏨 Dr. Deok notes that even products labeled as **100% natural pulp** may not be entirely trustworthy, as they could be made from multiple sheets bonded together with **adhesives**.
* 🧼 Ultimately, he advises being **cautious with paper products**, particularly in food-related contexts, and suggests carrying **tissues made from natural pulp** for safer use.

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