The FDA seems to have a slightly different standard.
(bolding mine)
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-218.html

But now you are asking TSA in general, and Ron especially, to consider other government agencies; that's not going to happen. TSA uber alles!

Ron, and his helpful clarifications aside, I think this is the crux of the issue. TSA seems to be able to consider whatever it wants to be medication, and this is a list they do not need to publish. I see no solution to the problem unless GSK sends it lobbyists to DC to fix the problem.

Not just that, but Triclosan (and whatever sensodyne contains). Of course (AFAIK) all Triclosan-containing dentifrices (Colgate Total) also contain some fluorine compound.

How can we apply toothpaste tube theory here?

Ahh, well it’s a good thing that the FDA does not run DHS and TSA then isn’t it.

Here is some info on why the TSA might be more than a bit interested in tooth paste.

http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=get...fier=AD0272180

Ron, your swabs should detect RDX. Nice try though at rationalizing the irrational.

Then the rule should be amended to over the counter medications--excepting toothpaste.

those screeners like to powertrip allot....

Actually there AM, they do, and quite well. The technology is way out of date, some ETD's are more than 20 years old, but they work.

Now, of course I have (once again) noted the attempt to overly sensationalize an informational post. I provided the link to give those who might be interested, a bit more information than they might have.

Okay, so you have a 3.4 oz restriction by volume. Toothpaste is sold by weight. Given that toothpaste has a higher density than does water (1 cc of water is 1 gram) how does that correlate to the 3.4 oz by volume? Bad science there Ron since with the exception of water and perhaps other mixtures, 1cm volume doesn't equal 1 gram weight.

AM, take a valium dude, I don’t make the rules I enforce them. I get it that you don’t like that, I don’t care. Take another valium, get some sleep, it will all be better in the morning. Go fishing, its relaxing.

Why go to the problem - if you check the TSA website it specifically states, "no liquids or gels" NOT PASTE. I agree that there are two types of toothpaste - Gels and Pastes, but neither are marked in volume ounces - THEY ARE MARKED IN WEIGHT OUNCES.

TSA is the most robot driven organization I have ever seen shy of the Village Idiot. There is absolutely no consistacy in their application of STATED RULES AND POLICIES. Everytime you go through an airport screening it is a GAMBLE as to their attitude or training. Who are they protecting us or their jobs.

Is that "Dr" TSORon prescribing medicine now?

Translation = Your question is too hard, please leave me alone to harrass people who won't reply with logic and reason

Valium? Hmmm, don't use it. Should I ask one of your coworkers for some the next time I go through your airport since they get it for free?

Ron, rules have to make sense otherwise the other rules become suspect as well. I gave you the TSA line back to you in a rational argument. You tell me to chill out. Tell you what Ronbo, get your agency's act together. Drop the drama, the Hollywood terrorist scenarios, get some real professionals in management, then the complaints will go away.

Before 9/11 I had no problems with security and got the pat down due to shoes alarming on every flight. I never complained about security. Now TSA thinks it rules the world, I've got lots of problems suffering the fools that make up half baked SOPS that do ABSOLUTELY nothing to either improve security or make be feel safer.

Ronbo try your own suggestions for relaxing. My question to you is how you manage to look at yourself in the mirror every morning when you know that you're following the rules only to keep your job. Quit TSA and the feeling that you've sold your soul to the lowest bidder might go away.