The Difference Between Toilet Paper and Tissue Paper

The difference between toilet paper and tissue paper
Paper towels are a daily necessities in every household. Often we just pull a piece of paper to wipe our mouths after eating. Many people are confused about the difference between toilet paper and tissue paper, and it is common to mix the two. However, toilet paper and tissue paper are very different. Once used incorrectly, it will affect our health.
1. The bacterial content is different. Tissue paper directly touches the face, and the hygiene requirements are very strict. The state stipulates that the bacteria content per gram of tissue paper shall not be higher than 200 units; while the requirements for toilet paper are relatively loose, and the bacteria content per gram of toilet paper shall not be higher than 600 units. Qualified. That said, toilet paper is likely to contain three times as many bacteria as tissue paper.
2. Different wood pulp for papermaking. The virgin wood pulp and pure wood pulp seen when buying paper towels are not the same concept. The virgin wood pulp means that the wood pulp used for papermaking is a new material. According to the national hygiene standards, it is necessary to use virgin wood pulp for tissue paper. There are recycled materials in pure wood pulp, and the use of recycled materials to make toilet paper is in line with national hygiene standards.
3. The requirements for fluorescent whitening agents are different. The tissue paper should be in contact with people's faces. According to the regulations, it is necessary to contain no migratory fluorescent whitening agent. Qualified tissue paper can be used with confidence and will not damage the skin. However, there are no clear requirements in the hygiene regulations on whether or not toilet paper contains migratory fluorescent whitening agents. Friends who are accustomed to using toilet paper to wipe their faces should pay attention.