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Pharm D Clinical Pharmacy program 2024-2025 Level 2, Semester 2 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms II (PT 405)
o They act as binders to stabilize the toothpaste formula. They include
mineral colloids, natural gums, seaweed colloids or synthetic cellulose.
5) Detergents:
o They create foaming action. They include sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium
N-Lauroyl sarcosinate.
6) Sweeteners:
o They are added to improve the taste of toothpaste, especially those
containing the horrible taste of sodium lauryl sulfate, such sweeteners as
saccharin.
7) Flavorants:
o Toothpaste comes in a variety of colors, and flavors intended to
encourage use of the product.
o Examples: peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen.
You can watch
large scale production of toothpaste
from the following video:
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