New Tooth-Paste Tubes Are Made of Glass (Oct, 1937)
New Tooth-Paste Tubes Are Made of Glass
Glass containers for tooth paste, recently developed by a German firm as a substitute for conventional metal tubes, have a built-in piston at one end to force the paste out onto the brush. When empty, the containers can be refilled with paste.
I heard on the radio that because of the Japanese in Malasia Tin was in short supply in the US during WWII.
Tin was used in toothpaste tubes at the time.
I suppose Tin was needed for the German war effort as well…. only a few years earlier!
Comment by jayessell — December 29, 2006 @ 7:31 pm
“When empty, the containers can be refilled with paste.” …or used by your average junkie…
Comment by Jeff — January 18, 2008 @ 4:05 pm
if its such an awesome idea (at the time), wth’s the woman spotting a frown? turn that frown upside down, lady. you’ve toothpaste!
Comment by qiddas — February 17, 2008 @ 8:34 pm