What does Arm 'n Hammer Ultra Max deodorant contain?

 Contains PPG-14 Butyl ether

IUPAC Name: 1-(1-butoxypropan-2-yloxy)propan-2-ol      CAS Number: 9009-42-1

Chemical Formula: C10H22O3

       More      If baking soda is so good for us, why mix it with things that aren't in our deodorant and toothpaste?
  • I stumbled across a health tip: I was looking for deodorant that didn't have harmful glycol ether components, and couldn't find one anywhere. The one my husband gave to me had picture of arm 'n hammer logo (now owned by a different company). It had a couple of strong glycol ethers in it and said, "Do not use if you have kidney damage" So, I got the bright idea, 'Why not just use baking soda (only powder) & nothing else? Wow, no odor of any kind after a day (probably will be longer) ... I've found my 'better than anything else' deodorant! You might see what you think of it, as glycol ethers are teratogen chemicals & can cause autoimmune issues, cancers and birth defects. We are exposed in many, many ways, especially in home cleaning products, paint, gun cleaners, pepper spray, etc (The most often found glycol ether is 2-butoxyethanol or EGBE such as was used so strong in Gulf of Mexico dispersants & on a lesser scale in Exxon Valdez oil spill, 1989)  http://www.valdezlink.com/re/gulf/dennykelso.htm
  • It has been more than three full days since I tried baking soda for deodorant, & no underarm odor still! My husband was social worker at Harborview Developmental Center from 1988 until it closed, and he said that when the visiting dentist did resident 'check ups' they had the cleanest teeth! Well, they brushed their teeth with baking soda & hydrogen peroxide was used.. Would help with bad breath, too (?)
Wendy wrote:
"Interesting. I wonder about those crystals that supposedly work as a deodorant. But then, they probably don't work as an antiperspirant, as well. Even Tom's of Maine had nasties in it?"
Reply:  I looked at Tom's some time back & noticed the glycol ether component, but I should look again

I could go on-line and put Tom's deodorant & then MSDS to see what I find. (Material Safety Data Sheet signals you want to know what is REALLY in product)

Propylene glycol - Natural Personal Care Products | Tom's of Maine ...
Propylene glycol helps form the base for our deodorants. ...
http://www.tomsofmaine.com/research/ingredients/ingredient-detail/propylene-glycol

More on what glycol ethers are http://www.valdezlink.com/pages/autoimmune.htm  I suspect them for causing most autoimmune issues, cancers & birth defects for us all including children and pets. Tylenol isn't going to help 'the sniffles' and flu symptoms this exposure causes.

Crystal are alum, right? I think that might work as an anti-persperant
& that the health food store sells them here. As to the baking soda, no under arm odor now after THREE days. I am so amazed! I've also heard good reports about using baking soda to brush teeth (& with hydrogen peroxide). Traveling dentist to Harborview clients said they had the cleanest teeth & that's what staff used there for them!
Some years ago, health researchers were predicting that by the year 2010 ... one out of every 2 people would have a diagnosis of cancer at some time in their lifetime.  Looks like things are getting worse, not better (because glycol ether exposures aren't getting the blame for what they do)

What 2-butoxyethanol exposure does  * aka Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether
Suspect exposure to Glycol Ether (especially 2-butoxyethanol) for causing 'the flu' *  and many autoimmune health issues thereafter  (CFIDS, CFS, FM)

What are the glycol ethers?  *  *

Glycol: any of a class of organic chemicals characterized by having separate two hydroxyl (-OH) groups, contribute to high water solubility, hygroscopicity and reactivity with many organic compounds, on usually linear and aliphatic carbon chain. The general formula is CnH2n(OH)2 or (CH2)n(OH)2

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/vets/aglycolether.htm
  • It has been three full days since I tried baking soda for deodorant, & no underarm odor still! Staff at Harborview used baking soda & hydrogen peroxide for resident 'tooth brushing.' When the visiting dentist did resident 'check ups' they had the cleanest teeth! Would help with bad breath, too (?) Someone just asked me about Tom's (said to be natural). I looked it up again: http://www.valdezlink.com/re/health/deodorant/toms.htm#t

2-butoyethanol and other butyl ethers are most likely the cause of gulf war syndrome (per my study ... awaiting the medical evidence) and CFS, CFIDS & the like.

Now here's a handy reference on how one's body gives you warning that you have been exposed to too much of any chemical ... continuing on to share more specifically what this butyl ether will do.

2-butoxyethanol's first cause of harm is to the red blood cells. It is the first noticeable effect of this chemical: fatigue. It is a hemolysis that doesn't show up in the regular tests, but with a retic ratio (mature to immature red blood cell ratio) you will notice an abnormal reading from 2.5 days after exposure. This compensated hemolytic anemia starts up right away and underlies all other symptoms. It is the cause of your fatigue.

The reason this chemical's harm is so hard to diagnose is that it affects so many systems in one's body and sometimes the results of one ailment counter the test results on others. AND doctors don't expect one chemical overexposure to affect so much.

My theory is that the unknown fatigue of CFS, etc is most probably this fatigue: premature red blood cell destruction. I believe it is provable. Share these comments with your doctor and let's see what the evidence is

The wise old Doctor, Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, whose first concern with his patients was “Primum non nocere.” Above all, do no harm! And his next was “Let your food be your medicine, and let your Medicine be your food.”

11-10-10
Blood is always at a pH of 7.4; exposure to anti-freeze (similar to ethylene glycol monobutyl ether but not as bad ) raises the acidic level of the blood. (Investigation ID tv program) "Notes to Physician: Administration of Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) may be of value to treat acidosis. Monitor kidney and liver function and arterial blood gases closely" http://www.valdezlink.com/re/msn/renalliver/hm.htm  Suspect these cancers:  www.valdezlink.com/pages/crackthecase.htm#these

The blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid in the human body are designed to be slightly alkaline at a pH of 7.4 source 2
Jan 22, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Subject: simple sodium bicarbonate may hold wonderful curative powers from Mike, "Linda has been studying the positive effects of very old-fashioned sodium bicarbonate at the St. Mary of the Woods college and she's learned some rather intriguing possibilities about the benefits of slightly alkaline environments.

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/health/bakingsoda.htm