The top 9 statements made on packaging when Denatonium Benzoate is added to a product.

Not sure if a product contains Denatonium Benzoate? Well, one of the easiest ways is to look at the products label. Normally, products containing Denatonium benzoate will have a statement or symbol on the packaging. Some of the statements that are on packaging include;

"It contains a bittering agent which will deter children from eating it!"
"contains Bitter+Plus a bitter-tasting agent, to discourage children and animals from ingesting"
"contains Denatonium Benzoate to hinder accidental swallowing by children"
"Contains Denatonium Benzoate for added safety"
"Contains Denatonium Benzoate to help prevent accidental human consumption"
"For the safety of your children and pets, we have added Denatonium Benzoate (the worlds mot bitterest compound) to our products to prevent accidental poisioning."
"contains Denatonium Benzoate, a bittering agent, which helps to avoid the accidential swallowing of the granule"
"Contains Denatonium Benzoate (the most bitter taste known to man) to reduce accidental poisoning."
"Contains Bitter+Plus - a bittering agent which deters accidental ingestion"

Are you looking for a Unique Selling Point?

Today, companies are using Denatonium Benzoate to enhance their brand image over their rivals. Forward thinking companies are always looking for an edge, a unique selling point.

Products containing Denatonium Benzoate are regarded as market leaders and innovators. Their customers believe that they are the premium products in their market segments. Generic brands often do not contain bittering agents in their product.

By adding Denatonium Benzoate, you add another feature to your product. Prior to adding a bittering agent, market leaders were those companies providing childproof packaging and good warning labels. Do you consider yourself to be a market leader?

Adding a bittering agent could be the difference between your potential customers buying your product over that of your competitors.

We can help you market your product to customers. Please feel free to call us.

How to Make the Transition to Denatonium Benzoate Simple and Easy

Did you know that each year more than 6,000 people die and an estimated 300,000 suffer disabling illnesses as a result of unintentional poisoning by solid and liquid substances in the USA?

Unintentional poisonings can happen to anyone, at any time, in any situation.

While child-resistant packaging has greatly reduced the number of fatalities among children under five years of age, companies still owe consumers a high Duty of Care. Providing label directions for all products, and outlining proper storage of potentially toxic products are important precautions to heed. Today, that is the bare minimum.

We are here to make it as simple and as easy a transition for you to Denatonium benzoate as possible. That is why, we have our technical team on call 24 hours a day for all your questions. Our sales team, on call 24 hours a day to provide you with the best price for Denatonium benzoate. We have packaging to suit your requirements. We have delivery within 10 days anywhere in the world. Why do this? Because we care. So if you require more information, please feel free to call us, anytime.

Is the taste of Denatonium benzoate getting you down? Always ask for CUSTOM PACKING!

One of the biggest mistakes made by by users of Denatonium benzoate around the world is to not ask for custom packing. Did you know that all my customers have voted Denatonium Benzoate as the messiest and most irritating product that workers have to deal with?

Although you may never have to touch it, this can be the most frustrating product for your staff. Denatonium benzoate is the bittterest substance in the world. Make sure that you think about your staff and keep handling to a minimum.

The way to solve this problem is to ask your supplier for customized packing. Tell them your batch sizes and let them customize packing to suit you. If they cant do that, then give me a call. I am happy to do this for you FREE. If you are not sure how much Denatonium benzoate to add to each batch, please let me know, and I will provide you with the exact amount needed. In fact, I will go so far as to make sure that I package your requirements to minimize handling. No questions asked.

My staff are so fond of Denatonium benzoate that they have, in instances measured it in less than 18 grams, and then packaged it in small air tight bags. Another customer requires it Denatonium Benzoate solution in 50 grams. That way, not only are the company staff happy, but they required less denatonium benzoate a year. Yes, the issue of wastage is also solved.

Why keep large stock of Denatonium Benzoate, when you can get delivery within 10 days!!

Do you keep stock of Denatonium benzoate because you are told to? Are you keeping stock because you are told it takes more than 20 days to have it delivered to you? If you cannot get delivery within 10 days to your manufacturing site, then you should be asking questions!!! Make sure that you are not being charged freight fees too!!!

You know, customers who have provided me with a purchase schedule, need not have to keep stock on their premises. In fact, not only do they have to not keep stock, they get delivery when they require it. Also, it frees up cash flow for more pressing materials. Whether it be orders every month, weekly or quarterly, let me know when you need your product, and I will make sure that you get it when required. For more information, please see www.rcpharmachem.com

Is your product compatible with Denatonium benzoate? We will try for you, FREE!!!

Sometimes, some products may not be compatible with Denatonium benzoate. For example, caustic products. If you feel you are not sure whether Denatonium Benzoate is the right product for you, please send me your product and formulation, and I will get my technical team to try it with Denatonium Benzoate for you at no cost!!

That’s right!! My staff are so passionate about Denatonium benzoate, that they will even be working in their spare time to test it!!!

All you have to do is send me your product, and this is what my technical team will do;

Stage 1
Do an Analytical report on your product to find out its formulation, smell, use ect…My team will make sure that your product stays the same when they add Denatonium benzoate to it. The only difference will be in its awful taste!!!

Stage 2
Add Denatonium benzoate to your product and test it.

Stage 3
Provide you with a written report and sample of Denatonium Benzoate in it.
Time of assessment: 5 days!!! That’s correct. My staff value all customers as if they are Royalty. (In fact, if you are using Denatonium Benzoate and not being treated like royalty, then it is time that you give me a call!!) In fact, some testing has taken us less than 2 days to complete!! Don’t you think you can save time and money by letting me do the testing for you? Now that is synergy!

Create a Marketable product by using Denatonium Benzoate

By adding Denatonium Benzoate, companies are finding that they can market ‘SAFETY’ to their customers. Using Denatonium Benzoate in your products will also give you a competitive advantage over your competitor’s brands that don’t use it. Your brand can be marketed as being a business that cares for the safety of its customer’s children and pets.

A recent survey in the United States revealed that 63% of young mothers with infants suggested that they would purchase products containing Denatonium Benzoate.
By adding Denatonium Benzoate, you will be able to market your company as providing safety to your customers. Think of the new markets you can target, by simply adding a small amount of Denatonium Benzoate. For more information, please see www.rcpharmachem.com

What does Denatonium benzoate look like?

I have received a number of emails asking me what Denatonium Benzoate looks like. For those of you who want to know, Denatonium benzoate is a white, odourless solid that is non toxic.

It can be dissolved in a number of solutions to make handling easier. The most common solutions include water, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, or ethanol.

I hope this helps you.

Technically Speaking...!

Do you have any technical questions regarding Denatonium benzoate? If so, please feel free to post your questions. You can even email them to me.

At RC Pharmachem, we enjoy answering all your questions. Whether your musing about solutions, percentages, or is it compatible with a certain product, please post or email us. To us, Denatonium Benzoate is our passion (even though it is extremely bitter, and should have conditioned us to dislike it!). We speak, talk, dream and yes, even taste it, 24/7.

So if you have any questions, please feel free to ask them. You never know, we might even surprise you!

Guest's from Belgium

Manufacturing plant
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Last month we had some special guests from Belgium have a look around our manufacturing plant. They were happy to see the great lengths we went to make sure that the Denatonium benzoate they were supplied with, was being custom packed. By blending their requirement into a solution, they do not have the problems with handling. No dusting, and more importantly, no more unhappy staff!

How much does it cost to Add Denatonium benzoate to harmful products?

It has been said that Denatonium Benzoate can be added to a product for less than 5 cents a litre. So why aren't companies adding it to their harmful products?

Good question! Maybe it's because companies are reluctant to pay that added few cents. Sometimes they see it as being too difficult to contemplate. Other times its because of handling issues. Yes, it can be a pain to deal with.

We assure companies that they can add it to their products for less than 2 cents a litre. Why? Becuase we manufacture Denatonium benzoate!! If you aren’t sure, please compare prices. We even offer F.O.B, C.I.F, delivered to your door, bulk quantity discounts, C.O.D discounts, 12 month service contract agreement discounts, packaging discounts, so that you always get the best price. Therefore, cost shold not be an issue?

So why do companies still um and arr about adding denatonium benzoate to their product? Handling you may say? Well, we make sure that Denatonium benzoate is custom packed to suit your requirements. Therefore, less handling means less stress, less mess, and less wastage.

Now, I ask you again. Why are companies not adding Denatonium benzoate to their products? Hmmm. Sometimes, you have to think and wonder.

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What is Denatonium benzoate?

Denatonium Benzoate is the world’s bitterest known substance. If your not sure what it would taste like, then think back to when you were young and you used to bite your nails. If it bothered your parent, then I'm sure you may have tasted it in the form of an anti-nail biting solution. YUCK! Yes, that aweful bitter taste!

By adding as little as thirty (30) parts of Denatonium Benzoate to one million parts of a liquid, it makes any liquid too bitter to be tolerated by most human subjects. The Guinness Book of Records has described this substance as the bitterest compound known to man.

For the chemistry buffs, Denatonium Benzoate is a close relative of the local anesthetic lidocaine – its structure differs from lidocaine by the addition of a single benzyl group.

Because of its aversive reaction, Denatonium Benzoate is increasingly being used as an aversion additive. When added to household items, such as toiletries and to outdoor products such as pesticides, it helps to prevent accidental poisonings.

Denatonium Benzoate is a very bitter product and as a result, companies are turning towards this to provide their customers with added protection. As consumers, we too should be asking "Does this product contain the bittering agent, Denatonium Benzoate, the most bitterest substance in the world?"

What products do you want to see Denatonium benzoate be added in?

Do you know that you have Denatonium Benzoate in your home!

That's correct! Denatonium benzoate is in your home right as you read! You may not know it, but I assure you, that it's there. Let's go through a few for you. At present, here are some products in which Denatonium Benzoate is being used;

Household products : Yes, did you know that perfumes, toiletries and some bathroom cleaners contain Denatonium benzoate. Wow, you may be saying.

Industrial products : Biodiesel and other ethanol related products contain the bittering agent, Denatonium benzoate.

Garden products : some slug and snail pellets, rat bait and even deer, dog and cat repellents.

Automotive products : although some antifreeze and coolants may contain Denatonium benzoate, there is still a push for the larger manufacturers to add a bittering agent in their antifreeze.

At RC Pharmachem, I am always on the look out for different ways that Denatonium benzoate can be used.

Whether it be a detterent, aversive or even a denaturant, I am constantly, and neverendingly improving what I can offer our customers.

If you have an idea that you think may work, please leave me a question.

Pet Safety Article

I found this article which I think gives general information on safety to pets.

Title: Pet Safety

Author: Lee Dobbins

Article:
Your home might be "kid-proof" but how does it measure up whenit comes to safety for your pet? Do you know all the hazardsyour pet is exposed to? How about what plants are poisonous andwhat foods should be avoided? Caring for your pet is more than just making sure he has enoughfood, water and gets the appropriate veterinary care, it alsomeans providing a pet safe environment so that your furry,feathered or scaly friend can stay safe and healthy.

Unfortunately, there are many hazards your pet is exposed toeach day that could put them in danger. Being aware of them sothat you can keep your pet out of harms way is theresponsibility of every pet owner.Sometimes your guests can be the biggest hazard to your pet. Ifyou have indoor pets, your quests may not realize this and opendoors or windows around them that could allow them to “escape”to the great outdoors. Well meaning dinner guests and partygo-ers could overfeed your pet and cause him to become ill.Imagine if you had 20 guests and each one fed "treats" to yourpet! To insure pet safety when you have guests try keeping thepet in a crate or another room that the quests will not beallowed into. This may actually be more comfortable for your pettoo as it may make him nervous to have so many people around ifhe is not used to it. Instruct your guests not to let theanimals outside if they should get into the main house.

Makesure your pet wears tags so he can be identified and returnshould he get out by mistake.The holidays should be enjoyed by both you and your pets, sokeep pet safety in mind when decorating and celebrating.Remember that small objects can cause an intestinal blockage ifeaten so be sure to remove all tinsel, Easter grass, confetti,small toys and wrapping paper. Don’t leave candles unattendedwith pets near. Pet costumes can be cute, but make sure thereare no lose strings that could choke your pet or that he can gethis limbs caught in. It is best to not leave your pet unattendedwhen you have him dressed up.

Make sure electrical cords arekept away for pets especially puppies. They can chew through thecord and get burned or even electrocuted. After decorating for aholiday, make sure to observe your pet around the newdecorations for several hours to see if they develop any unsafehabits around certain items - you may need to remove or rethinkyour decorating if it looks like there could be a hazard. I hada ferret that liked to jump into the tree and grab all the shinyornaments so I stopped decorating the bottom of the tree toprevent this as I was afraid the glass would break and injureher!When feeding your pet treats, it is important to know that theyshould not eat certain foods. In general “people food” should begiven to pets sparingly if at all, but some foods can be toxic.Most of the greasy holiday foods that we love to eat are notgood for them and overfeeding can make them ill. In particulardo not feed them chocolate - it can be fatal especially to cats.So make sure you move those valentine candies, Easter eggs andchocolate Santas out of pets reach.

Other foods to avoid areonions, alcohol and poultry bones. In addition, birds should notbe fed avocados, dairy products, fruit seeds, potatoes, cabbage,green beans, lemons, rhubarb, grapefruit, plums and, of course,caffeine, chocolate, and alchohol. Any of these can be harmfuland even fatal to your feathered friend! Also, keep in mind thatthe fumes from non stick pans can be fatal for pet birds so keepyour bird out of the kitchen, or better yet, switch to cast ironpans.When decorating with plants either for the holidays or just ingeneral, keep pet safety in mind.

There are many toxic plantsbut common toxic holiday plants include potted bulbs, ivy,holly, mistletoe and greens (contrary to popular beliefpoinsettia are not overly dangerous but I still wouldn't let mypet eat one!). This is not an exhaustive list so before youbring any new plant into the house please research it'stoxicity.

It’s just as important to look out for your pets safety outsideas it is inside. Beware that antifreeze is extremely toxic topets. Keep your pet away from any puddles that might contain it.Rock salt can be irritating to pet paws and also to theirstomach if eaten or licked off the paws. Use common sense whenpracticing pet safety during the winter months.

About the author:Lee Dobbins is a pet lover, pet owner. www.epet-center.com

ANIMAL FACTS 2005 : DORIS DAY ANIMAL LEAGUE

Some good information from the Doris Day Foundation. There is a link where you can submit a letter to your representative, asking them to cosponsor the Antifreeze Safety Act when it is reintroduced in the 109th Congress. See here http://econstituent.votenet.com/(o2wxj045p5krpl3a1vgvf445)/index.aspx/ddal/letterwriting1.aspx?issueid=431&takeaction=1

Here is a Safety sheet they also put out. I think it is good information.

If you are feeling generous, please donate. It's a great cause.

ANTIFREEZE SAFETY ACT

The Issue:
Hundreds of children and thousands of animals (including companion animals and endangered species) are accidentally poisoned each year from ingesting antifreeze. Its sweet taste attracts them, but less than a teaspoonful can be fatal. Several federal laws classify it as a hazardous substance.

Children and animals come into contact with it through containers that are not tightly sealed or are discarded carelessly, leaks on driveways and in garages, and spills along the road. Dogs have been known to chew through the containers to get at the antifreeze.

The Solution:
Many of these tragedies could be prevented if just a few drops of an innocuous bittering agent called denatonium benzoate were added to the antifreeze. Unfortunately, the manufacturers of ethylene glycol antifreeze have not taken this simple, life-saving step on their own, even though they themselves acknowledge that it would cost very little to do!

The Antifreeze Safety Act would require that engine coolant/antifreeze that is more than 10 percent ethylene glycol must also contain denatonium benzoate, the world’s bitterest known substance, to render it unpalatable. This legislation will help save countless animal lives and reduce the number of childhood emergencies.

What You Can Do:
Ask your representative to cosponsor the Antifreeze Safety Act when it is reintroduced to help prevent accidental poisonings of companion animals and children. You can reach your federal legislators through the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Or visit DDAL’s Web site to send an Action Letter directly to Members of Congress.

The Children’s Defense Fund, World Wildlife Fund, Consumers Union, Pet Food Institute, U.S. Conference of Mayors, Natural Resources Defense Council and the American Veterinary Medical Association have all endorsed this bill. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association of Poison Control Centers, the American Medical Association, the National Safety Council and the American Journal of Public Health all recommend adding an aversive agent to antifreeze.

Doris Day Animal League
Suite 100, 227 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
P 202-546-1761 • F 202-546-2193 • www.ddal.org •info@ddal.org

Border Collie Rescue - Antifreeze warning

Here is some information concerning a safer antifreeze. It is from Border Collies Rescue website. it states why the conventional Antifreeze is dangerous to pets, why it is harmful, signs and treatment of poisonings, and tips on preventing Antifreeze poisonings. It good information for any dog or cat owner. You can find this information at http://www.bcrescue.org/antifreeze.html

Denatonium benzoate - the bittering agent

Thought I would add some information on Denatonium Benzoate, the most commonly used bittering agent used. Do you think we can make a DIY kit, to make the chemicals you use at home bitter? Anyway, here is some information on Denatonium benzoate.

Denatonium Benzoate is the world’s bitterest known substance. By adding as little as thirty (30) parts of Denatonium Benzoate to one million parts of a liquid, it makes that liquid too bitter to be tolerated by most human subjects. The Guinness Book of Records has described this substance as the bitterest compound known to man. Chemically, Denatonium Benzoate is a close relative of the local anesthetic lidocaine – its structure differs from lidocaine by the addition of a single benzyl group. Because of its aversive reaction, Denatonium Benzoate is increasingly being used as an aversion additive. When added to household items, such as toiletries and to outdoor products such as pesticides, it helps to prevent accidental poisonings. Denatonium Benzoate is inert and odorless. From www.rcpharmachem.com

...my insides are too yellowed...: i'm so proud of you

...my insides are too yellowed...: i'm so proud of you

It is posts like this that makes me work harder to make changes to this world. We are not sure how her dog was able to get to the antifreeze, but if it contained a bitter agent, then maybe, she wouldn't have to write something like that. Let hope we can start taking action "NOW" to help our furry friends.

Do you know of any good pet sites?

Yes, I have been looking for some good pet sites or blogs to link to. Does anyone know of any?

Anyway, there are a number of countries which are doing their best to make sure pets are protected from harmful products. I know Australia has been doing that for some time. Today, I found that France requires manufacturers of antifreeze to add a small amount of a bittering agent to those products. Viva la France! It's good to see proactive governments taking the lead in pet protection.

Kids Back Antifreeze Bills to Protect Pets

Woke up this morning to wonderful news!!! Some movement on the Legislative side.

For a number of years, people across the States have been taking action and voicing their opinions regarding the sweet tasting, but also very harmful product, antifreeze. In particular, in 2003, a dog named Scooby, had to be euthanized after ingesting a small amount of antifreeze. As you may be aware, a small amount of ethylene glycol (main ingredient of anitfreeze) kills a number of pets each year. Not a pretty site.

If you want to read "Kids back Anitfreeze bill to protect pets", please do so at http://www.emtelegraph.com/300900mtnview02-03-05.htm

Lets hope that "Scooby's" law is introduced soon Federally, to reduce the number of poisonings occuring each year.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step"!! Come and join me and lets both Make a Difference!!

Being my first post, let me say hi to all of you reading. I am an Australian who is very interested in "Denatonium benzoate". For those who don't know what that is, it is the bitterest known substance known to man. Yes, even bitter than the old man down the street from me!!! Only joking old man!! Nothing tastes more bitter than this!! I can assure you!!! If your not convinced, I will send you some!!lol

The company I work for manufactures this, so I know everything (well, almost everything) there is to know about this. For the past few years, we have been trying to convince companies who manufacture harmful tasting products, to add my product to theirs to make it too bitter for humans and pets to consume.

Well, to cut a long story short, I hope I can share with you how I am going convincing companies to add this product to theirs. Its a long way before most harmful products will contain a "bittering agent" but, with help, support and encouragement from you, I hope to make this difference. As they say, "How do you eat an Elephant? One bite at a time!". Like the child proof cap on bottles, I am also taking it "one bottle at a time".

So come with me on this journey, and help me make a difference. Lets turn harmful tasting products YUCK!!!

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