Egyptian Cotton

What Chemicals are “Chemicals?“ 

As we have discussed in previous articles, there really is no such thing as “chemical free.” Everything we see and touch is composed of one or more chemical compounds. So when someone says there product is “chemical free,” what they are really trying to say is that it contains “good chemicals” and no “bad chemicals.” Sometimes the term “organic” is thrown in the mix to emphasize the “good chemical” concept.

I terms of chemistry, ”organic” simply means any carbon containing compound. (Click Here if you don’t believe me) By this definition, the molecule of methane (shown to left) is an organic molecule and could legitimately be called “organic.” However, none of you would want your kids breathing this stuff because it is also known as natural gas… great for heating your house or BBQ but not at all healthy in your lungs. So in chemical terms… organic doesn’t tell you if a chemical is “good” or “bad” for you.

Still worried about chemical residues in that set of queen size Egyptian cotton sheets you’ve been thinking of buying? The real issue is not “chemicals” or “organic” it’s toxicity. Read my next article to find out how scientists determine toxicity and how it relates to those Egyptian cotton sheets you’re thinking of buying.