Oral (Ingredients) Flashcards
hydrated silica, calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate,
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
ABRASIVES for toothpaste
sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium dodecylbenzene
sulfonate, sodium laureth phosphate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate,
dioctyl sulfosuccinate, and monoglycerides
SURFACTANTS for toothpaste
sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium
alginate, xanthan gum, carrageenan, carbomer, and clays
THICKENERS (Binders) for toothpaste
sodium hydroxide
pH REGULATORS for toothpaste
glycerin, sorbitol, and propylene glycol
HUMECTANTS for toothpaste
parabens, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol
PRESERVATIVES for toothpaste
SWEETENING AGENTS
sodium saccharin, acesulfame, aspartame, and sorbitol for toothpaste
peppermint and spearmint oil, thymol, clove oil,
menthol, cinnamon oil, eucalyptol oil, fruit aromas like
strawberry, apple, grapes, and banana flavor
FLAVORING AGENTS for toothpaste
inorganic pigments like titanium dioxide and mica,
organic pigments like Blue 1 and Red 33
COLORING AGENTS for toothpaste
hydrated silica, herbs like echinacea, myrrh,
chamomile, and by-products of bees like propolis
NATURAL INGREDIENTS for toothpaste
Non-fluoride caries ingredients like calcium, phosphates, and
metals like zinc, tin, aluminum, iron, manganese, and molybdenum
ANTICARIES COMPONENTS for toothpaste
Stannous fluoride, Triclosan
ANTIPLAQUE AND ANTIGINGIVITIS COMPONENTS for toothpaste
Potassium components like potassium nitrate (at 5%), potassium
chloride, and potassium citrate
Strontium chloride, stannous fluoride (at 0.454%), and calcium
sodium phosphosilicate,
ANTIHYPERSENSITIVITY AGENTS for toothpaste
tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP), tetrapotassium
pyrophosphate (TKPP), sodium hexametaphosphate (SHM), zinc
salts like zinc citrate, zinc chloride, and zinc lactate, copolymer of
methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride (PVM/MA)
ANTICALCULUS / TARTAR CONTROL INGREDIENTS for toothpaste
Bleaching agent (hydrogen peroxide, Carbamide)
WHITENING INGREDIENTS for toothpaste
