What does the white color on the tube mean. The meaning of colored stripes on tubes of toothpastes and creams
I didn’t think that I would have to write this post - everyone seems to have known the answer to the question for a long time, but one of my readers recently asked what the colored stripes on tubes of cosmetics and toothpaste really mean. She sent me a link to a Vkontakte post in which a frankly delusional version was voiced. So I decided to explain what the colored stripes on the tubes really mean.
Myth: The color of the strip is related to the composition of the product.
Seven or eight years ago, I heard a version that stripes of different colors show the degree of naturalness of the product. If the stripes are dark, the product consists only of synthetic components. Reds are less dangerous - only 70% of "chemistry". Green - can you guess? That's right, completely natural. Well, who among you thinks so?
In fact, there is no connection between the contents of the tube and the color / shape of the strip. This is a myth that has been supported by many media outlets for several years now. For example, Elena Malysheva, who has already spoiled her reputation with dubious statements, in one of the episodes of the Health program, with a smart look, speaks outright nonsense about stripes on tubes, supporting this myth. Apparently, the person who wrote the release script decided not to bother and included the first thing that came across on the Internet. Or - and this I believe more - there are manufacturers who benefit from spreading such rumors in order to increase sales.
Stripes on tubes - technical element
The strip on the tube is a marking that allows the sensor on the conveyor to determine where the tube should be cut. The color of the strip depends on the color of the tube: if it is dark, the strip will be light, and vice versa. The machine reads the maximum contrast color better. That's all I wanted to say!
I understand that it’s easier for a person to trust a colored strip than to look for a composition and try to delve into it, but we don’t want to be a thoughtless herd, right? So, when you hear such nonsense, turn on your head and critically evaluate the information.
Choosing a new tire is no easy task. Many options can be confusing. For a meaningful and correct choice, there is an approved wheel marking. All tires have mandatory inscriptions that carry any information about the characteristics of the product.
You can often find various colored stripes, red or yellow colored dots on tires. About what these designations mean and what this or that color says, as well as how to choose the right rubber, is described in this article.
There are certain marking standards that any manufacturer must indicate on the tire. These inscriptions are applied on the sidewall of the tire and contain useful information for the buyer. In large letters, the manufacturer, tire model, and size are indicated.
There are two types of sizing - European designation or American. The European marking uses the metric system and looks like this: 185*45*R17. The first number is the tread width, the second is the profile height, and the third is the inner diameter. The letter R refers to the radial weaving of the cord.
One American format is similar to the European one, only there are additional letters in front of the numerical values. For example, LT 195*45*R17. These tire designations indicate their area of \u200b\u200bapplication (LT - light track, P- passenger, T - track). This allows you to quickly find the right kit.
The second American method uses the inch system. Marking 30 * 10.5 * R17 tells the buyer first about the outer diameter of the wheel (30 inches), tread width (10.5) and inner diameter. This method is most convenient, because the external dimensions of the tire are indicated.
Special attention should be paid to the label with the load and speed index on the sidewalls of the tires. These marks are marked next to the dimension of the wheel and are indicated by a number and a Latin letter, respectively. Like road signs, such signs carry important information for the buyer.
The load index indicates how much weight a single tire can support. If two values are marked on it, separated by a hyphen, this means that the tires can be installed in pairs and the first value indicates the load for a single installation, and the second for a dual installation. Additionally, there may be an EL (Extra Load) mark, which indicates a reinforced weaving of the cord and that the load index of such tires is three points higher. 
The speed index is denoted by a Latin letter. This marking indicates the speed limits that can be developed on such rubber. Everything is simple here - the closer the letter is to the end of the Latin alphabet, the higher the speed value.
Tire seasonality is important. Summer tires are not marked in any way - if there are no special pictograms on the sidewall, such tires are considered summer tires. An additional presence of an umbrella icon, rain, the words Aqua or rain is possible, which indicates a developed pattern that allows you to effectively drain water and resist hydroplaning.
All season tires are labeled M+S or Mud+Snow. Such rubber feels good at medium temperatures, but significantly loses to profile sets when deviating from average values. Therefore, it is desirable to have two types of seasonal tires, and all-weather to be considered as a "transition kit".
Winter tires are indicated by a snowflake icon or the letter W (Winter). Such kits consist of soft grade rubber, which does not tan in the cold and clings perfectly to the coating. The buyer can choose between studded or non-studded rubber (Velcro).
A studded kit is needed only for harsh winters and frequent movement on icy asphalt. If you live in an urban environment, then studless tires are enough. Depending on the type of climate, you can give preference to Scandinavian tires (cold snowy winters) or European equivalents (mild climate).
It also happens that additional signs are applied to the tires in the form of the inscription Rotation, Outside or Inside, arrows indicating the direction of rotation. Such marks are placed on tires with an asymmetric and directional pattern and indicate the correct location of the wheel, its outer or inner side. All this greatly facilitates the installation of tires with your own hands.
Sometimes you can find different colored stripes on the tires. In the form of multi-colored lines, stripes, triangles, squares or seals. These strips carry interesting information about the composition of the rubber compound and provide valuable information for the tire worker.
What do the colored labels on tires mean?
Marking tires of certain manufacturers involves applying colored lines directly to the tread itself. Depending on the width or color of the mark, you can determine the size of the wheel, the date of issue of the rubber, its specification, and whether coconut oil was used in the production.
This application option allows you to quickly find the right tire in a stack in the warehouse. However, there is no common unified designation system. Tires that come in the same size may have different background colors from different manufacturers.
Among other things, sometimes there is a white stamp with a number on the sidewall of the wheel. This is the serial number of the inspector who accepted the batch of tires and carried out the final inspection of the product.
Yellow and white labels
Some of the color markings on the tires are designed to facilitate mounting on the rim. The disk itself also has additional designations in the form of the letter L or the upper mark. The first designates a place with a hole for the nipple and, in combination, the lightest part of the wheel.
In some cases, there is a white dot or circle on the tire. This label indicates the most flexible part of the tire. Thus, this mark should be aligned with the top mark, or, if there is none, it is worth positioning the L designation 180 degrees relative to the white spot.
Among other designations, there is a yellow dot or triangle. This is a common marking that indicates the lightest place on the tire. For proper mounting and lack of imbalance, you should correctly mount the tire on the rim, placing the light point on the opposite side of the L mark or the lightest place on the rim.
Yellow marking is not the only correct one. Some manufacturers prefer other color markings. So, instead of yellow circles, you can find markings in green or blue. However, its designation remains the same.
red labels
Among others, a red dot is sometimes located on the tire. The place next to this mark is the heaviest, because here is the most rigid sidewall structure. In scientific terms, the maximum point of deviation of the radial force.
The red triangular mark on the tire indicates the junction point of the breaker plies or the stiffest part of the sidewall. When mounting rubber on a rim, the L mark must be combined with the heavy part, that is, the red mark. Otherwise, it will be quite difficult to “center” the rubber and additional vibrations from the engine and wheels will be felt on the steering wheel.
The question often arises, what to do if there are two colored marks on the tire and they are not located diametrically opposite? In this case, service and repair specialists recommend focusing on the yellow mark, considering the red secondary.
It is worth saying that the colored marks do not carry basic information about the grade or type of rubber, but are rather instructions for competent installation for tire workers. Therefore, when buying tires, it is necessary to be guided, first of all, by the technical characteristics of the product, and the presence or absence of color designations is not a critical factor when choosing.
Painting - paint, color, it is embedded inside our body. Her outbursts are great and demanding.
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich
rainbow psychology
All of us in childhood rejoiced at the appearance of a rainbow in the sky after the last rain. Everyone tried to memorize the number and sequence of the colors of the rainbow. Who among us does not remember such funny phrases as:- To every O hotnik F does W nat, G de With goes F azan
- To ak O once F ak- W vonar G tin With broke F onar.
- And other options.
- To each - red;
- O hotnik - orange;
- F elaet - yellow;
- W nat - green;
- G de - blue;
- With goes - blue;
- F azan - purple.
But we did not think at that time that each color affects us, our character and our life to one degree or another.
And, now, having already become adults, we can trace the psychological connection of a certain color we prefer with one or another trait of our character.
People who are annoyed by this color have an inferiority complex, fear of quarrels, a tendency to solitude, stability in relationships. Red color symbolizes excitement, energy. This color is also a symbol of eroticism.
Disgust, ignoring red reflects organic weakness, physical or mental exhaustion.
Prisoners of war, forced to live in life-threatening conditions for years, rejected him especially often.
Red color is most preferred by teenagers.
When he is loved, it means sociability, curiosity, courage, easy adaptability and enjoyment of the opportunity to please and attract people to him.
When he is unpleasant, then we are talking about a person who is concentrated, pessimistic, with whom it is difficult to make acquaintance. Yellow is obtained by mixing green and red and is the color of energy.
The greatest preference for yellow is given by pregnant women who are expecting a successful outcome of childbirth, as well as people prone to changing places.
Yellow is also interpreted as the color of illumination (halo/aura of Christ or Buddha).
The one who prefers it is afraid of someone else's influence, looking for a way of self-assertion, since this is vitally important for him. Anyone who does not love him is afraid of everyday problems, the vicissitudes of fate, in general, all difficulties.
The green color contains hidden potential energy, reflects the degree of volitional tension, so people who prefer green color strive for self-confidence and confidence in general.
Eccentric people, who achieve their goals not with purposeful volitional activity, but through emotions, reject the green color as unsympathetic.
Along with them, the green color is rejected by people who are on the verge of mental and physical exhaustion.
If you like him, then this speaks of modesty and melancholy; such a person often needs to rest, he quickly gets tired, it is extremely important for him to have a sense of confidence, the benevolence of others.
In the rejection of this color, a person is revealed who wants to give the impression that he can do everything in the world. But, in essence, he is a model of uncertainty and isolation. Indifference to this color speaks of a well-known frivolity in the field of feelings, although hidden under the mask of courtesy.
In short, the choice of blue as the most preferred color reflects the physiological and psychological need of a person for peace, and the rejection of it means that a person avoids relaxation.
With illness or overwork, the need for blue increases.
Those who prefer to dress in black often perceive life in dark colors, are unsure of themselves, unhappy, prone to depression, because they have no doubt that their ideals in life are unattainable.
The frequent change of a black suit or dress to another, brighter, catchy one, indicates that pessimistic moods are often dispelled. The constant choice of black indicates the presence of a certain crisis state and characterizes an aggressive rejection of the world or oneself (recall the black banners of anarchists).
Children who are acutely experiencing the lack of care and love often use black shading in the drawing. Normally, black is generally rejected.
It is also a neutral color that is preferred by those who are afraid to make themselves known too loudly. If you don’t like this color, then this is an indicator of an impulsive, frivolous character.
Often the gray color is also preferred in case of severe overwork as a barrier that separates from the stimuli of the outside world. In situations of psychological testing, this color is used as a means of protection against the penetration of another into the inner world of the test subject.
A study of about 2,000 young men in a situation of competitive examinations for vacancies showed that 27% of the subjects put gray in the first place instead of the usual 5% in a normal situation.
Video: Color Festival in India
Conclusion
Which of the flowers do you like the most? What color is your favorite?In the survey below, choose 2-3 options for the colors you like most in life, and then, carefully read in the article what the colors you choose mean in personality psychology.
If your life has lost color, color it yourself! She's worth it.
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Now almost all tubes of toothpaste can be found color-coded. However, none of the manufacturers explain what it means.
There are many versions on the Internet explaining the importance of these colored squares, but in reality everything is much more banal. From the current material, you will learn what the colored stripes on the tube of toothpaste really mean.
This marking is applied to the "tail" of the tube (see picture), it can be found at each manufacturer of toothpaste. Most likely, it was the widespread use of colored lines that caused the spread of the myth about their sacred meaning for the consumer.
meaning of stripes on toothpaste
The most common colors are blue, green, black and red. For some reason, it is generally accepted that this is the designation of the safety of a particular paste and the percentage of harmful chemicals in its composition. The theory is as follows:
Black stripe - indicates the most harmful toothpaste, 100% consisting of chemicals and abrasive substances that are harmful to children's teeth. It is only recommended for whitening.
Blue stripe - less harmful toothpaste, which contains 80% chemicals. With prolonged use, it can cause periodontal disease and other complications, therefore it is used only for medicinal purposes for a short period of time.
Red stripe - 50% of the paste consists of harmful substances, it is not suitable for people with gum problems.
Green Stripe is a completely natural product recommended by dentists for permanent use.
In fact, the color marking of toothpaste does not carry any useful information for the consumer. It is used in the technological process of manufacturing packaging and, at the request of the customer, can be any. When choosing, you need to carefully study the composition of the toothpaste, and not focus on the color of the tube strips.
Some manufacturers have already managed to get their bearings by starting to produce toothpaste with a green square on the tube. Although the paste itself can be 100% synthetic. The most interesting thing is that this is not prohibited by law.
In profile GOST 7983-99 “Dentistry. Tooth pastes. Requirements, test methods and labeling” and ISO 11609-95 there are no requirements for colored stripes on toothpaste. In addition to the standard information on the packaging (name and address of the manufacturer, composition, storage conditions, expiration date, etc.), only the mass fraction of fluoride should be indicated separately. Neither the color marking itself, nor the meanings of its colors, are spelled out in these documents.
Once again, the strips on the toothpaste are needed only for the manufacture of the tube itself, they have nothing to do with safety or composition.
Myths launched in the media:
Source:
Myth one.
* A black mark on a tube of toothpaste means that the paste contains substances that increase periodontal disease;
*Red square indicates to the consumer that the paste contains substances hazardous to health;
*The blue bar indicates the permissible content of synthetic substances in the paste that are not hazardous to health;
* A green label on a tube of toothpaste indicates 100% natural raw materials in the composition of the paste, as well as the content of environmentally friendly substances in the composition. Myth two.
The stripes on toothpaste tubes indicate the percentage of chemicals in the toothpaste.
*Black - the paste contains 100% chemicals;
*Blue - in the composition of the paste 80% chemistry 20% natural product;
*Red - toothpaste consists of 50% chemistry and 50% natural product;
*Green - 100% natural product.
After reading, the last statement, I imagine how at a pasta factory they make pasta from a natural product, chop herbs, make infusions and pack them in tubes, without preservatives and thickeners)
Myth three.
Quote: "On a tube of toothpaste, there is a colored strip on the back. They come in three types: green, blue and black."
What do they mean? According to the author:
A tube with a black square (stripe) contains an abrasive in the paste. This paste whitens teeth well, but you should not use such a paste often, because the abrasive will scratch the tooth enamel. This paste can be used no more than once a week.
A tube with a blue stripe carries the following information: the toothpaste contains an abrasive, but much less than the paste with a black stripe on the tube. This toothpaste is recommended to brush your teeth no more than two or three times a week. A tube with a green stripe is more of a herbal paste, you need to brush your teeth with this paste every day in the morning and evening.
Myth four.
I quote: "if there is a black stripe on the tail of the tube, the paste is terribly poisonous and generally" entirely from oil "; blue, red - also nothing good, but green - natural substances and herbs."
Reality.
Many naively believe, and then spread such "true information". Let's separate the wheat from the chaff. The presence of "chemistry" and "herbs" in the toothpaste is written on the box from under it, no need to attribute any meaning to the colored stripes on the tube, just study the composition. The difficulty is, of course, in small print and incomprehensible names, but do not despair, if you are a fighter for natural products in your home, then a magnifying glass and a table of harmful ingredients will help you.
So what do the colored stripes on the tubes mean? I'm afraid to disappoint you - nothing, they have no secret meaning.
Why does the manufacturer label its products, and moreover with different colors? Let's figure it out.
The colored stripes on the tubes of toothpaste are "marking" or "light marking" for the conveyor, and it is used so that the sensor on the conveyor can read this markup and cut off the tube in the right place.
Many buyers, taking care of the health of their teeth and the entire oral cavity, try to purchase high-quality and useful products for care and preventive measures. When buying toothpaste, special attention is paid to its composition and how the packaging is designed. In this regard, there are many myths and conjectures regarding the color marks on the tube and their designation.
What do consumers think the stripes on a tube of toothpaste mean?
According to a survey of residents, false information was revealed about the colors of the stripes on the packaging of toothpaste.
Here are some of them:
- Black- eloquently indicates that the composition of the paste includes a huge amount of chemical components that can adversely affect gum health and the development of periodontal disease.
- Blue- indicates that the content of the paste includes only 20% of natural ingredients, the rest is only substances of harmful chemical content.
- Green- the safest and most useful toothpaste containing only natural ingredients in the amount of 100%.
- Red- indicates that the paste contains half of the total amount of useful substances, the remaining 50% is only chemical harmful substances.
What can you say about toothpaste by the stripes on the tube?
The next erroneous opinion is that the color marking indicates the frequency of using the paste:
- Black color- says that the paste has a strong whitening effect, which can negatively affect the condition of the tooth enamel.
- Blue- this color allows you to use the paste daily.
- green stripe- indicates that the paste has a firming effect, but it can only be used for one month.
- red label- the paste has a beneficial effect, it contains medicinal components, however, you can use it for no more than 7 days.
Another misconception is the content myth. abrasive substances. There is an opinion about the composition of the components in the form of tiny pieces that polish and effectively brighten the enamel of the teeth, but at the same time adversely affect its condition.
According to this opinion, the marked paste black, blue and brown contains a huge composition of abrasive substances, and such a tool can be used for no more than a week.
Strip Red suggests that these additives in the content of the paste are much smaller, but it is allowed to use it no more than 3 times a week.
And toothpaste green mark can be used daily without fear.
Do you want white and healthy teeth?
Even with careful care of the teeth, spots appear on them over time, they darken, turn yellow.
In addition, the enamel becomes thinner and the teeth become sensitive to cold, hot, sweet foods or drinks.
In such cases, our readers recommend using the latest tool - Denta Seal toothpaste with a filling effect..
It has the following properties:
- Evens out damage and fills microcracks on the enamel surface
- Effectively removes plaque and prevents the formation of caries
- Restores natural whiteness, smoothness and shine to teeth
Why are there stripes on toothpaste tubes?
You should not believe all the myths about the semantic meaning of the strips; on each package of the dental remedy, its composition is written in full. The meaning of the colored stripes is much more primitive than the mythical stories that dreamers came up with.
Stripes of various color shades are a kind of identification mark for the conveyor, they are needed to correctly and evenly separate the workpiece for the future tube. The production sensor finds a colored mark on the conveyor belt and cuts it precisely at that point.
Next, the cut blank is rolled, glued and filled with toothpaste by means of an automatic machine, at this moment the lid with the screw cap is located on the bottom side. The final end of the work, when the tube of paste is wrapped and glued.
What determines the color of the strip on the tube?
What identification color to be a strip on a tube of toothpaste depends on the design:
- So that the conveyor mechanism can easily read the label, should be the maximum difference between the main background and the color label.
- If a light tone is planned as the main background of the package, then the strip should be applied in a dark color.
- If the background is planned in dark shades, then the light mark will naturally be light.
- In the design of tubes, 4 main and primary colors are used. This does not always justify what was intended at first. In this case, color gamut complement is used.
- So that the colors do not overlap and do not interfere, the fifth color is applied. They produce barcode printing, text printing and a light mark on the packaging.
- Sometimes design elements are used instead of a color strip, in this case there will be no strip of a certain color on the tube.
If you really want to study the composition, then you need to read what is written in small print or study all the messages on the official website of the manufacturer.
Many patients complain of excessive sensitivity, discoloration of the enamel and caries. Toothpaste with a filling effect does not thin the enamel, but, on the contrary, strengthens it as much as possible.
Thanks to hydroxyapatite, it firmly seals microcracks on the enamel surface. The paste prevents earlier tooth decay. Effectively eliminates plaque and prevents the formation of caries. Recommend.
What to look for when choosing a toothpaste?
When buying toothpaste carefully study its composition, which is printed on the back of the packaging.
To treat the oral cavity, you should opt for products that contain juices and decoctions of medicinal herbs and do not contain synthetic components. You need to know and take into account the condition of your teeth and be aware of gum and oral diseases.
In the presence of diseases, you need to opt for a product that is mostly composed of medicinal herbs and plants. Do not ignore the advice of our ancestors, who treated almost all diseases with folk methods using medicinal herbs.
In the process of making pasta, some harmful components are added to its content, you need to know about them and take them into account when choosing and buying.
What components of toothpaste are harmful to health?
Sodium lauryl sulfate- one of the harmful components of the paste. This substance is of synthetic origin, it forms abundant foam. Actively added in the manufacture of powder and various detergents. It does not bring any benefit to the body, on the contrary, if a person has a glut of this substance, great harm is done to him. It has the ability to dry the mucous membrane and develop a disease such as stomatitis.
Fluorine- a huge content, which significantly worsens the condition of tooth enamel. It negatively affects the general condition of a person: bones are destroyed, kidney stones are formed, joint diseases develop.
sodium cocosulfate- a harmful chemical element, it is made from saturated fatty acids. Possesses similar harmful characteristics as sodium lauryl sulfate.
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