Dentifices and mouthwash

Question 1

Constituents of dentifrices:
The binding agent, what does it do?
give examples?

Answer 1

holds all the ingredients together and assists in creating the texture of the tooth paste
( carboxymethly cellulose/ Hydroxyetythl cellulose’/ carrageenan/cellulose gum)

Question 2

Constituents of dentifrices:
The preservative agent, what does it do?
give examples?

Answer 2

prevent contamination by bacteria and to maintain the purity of the product
(formalin/ alcohols/ sodium benzoate/ Methylparaben/ sodium benzoate)

Question 3

Constituents of dentifrices:
The Colour/flavouring agent, what does it do?
give examples?

Answer 3

Masks flavour of other ingredients, especially SLS, and promotes user compliance
(peppermint/spearmint/ menthol/ Eucalyptus/ Aniseed/Saccharin)

Question 4

Constituents of dentifrices:

The water, what does it do?

Answer 4

solvent fr some ingredients and provides consistency

Question 5

Constituents of dentifrices:
The Inhibitor, what does it do?
give examples?

Answer 5

stops the corrosion of the tube, especially metal tubes

sodium silicate/vegetable gum

Question 6

Constituents of dentifrices:
The Pigment, what does it do?
give examples?

Answer 6

Helps makes whiter and brighter

Titanium dioxide/ Glycol/ Enzymes/ Paian

Question 7

Constituents of dentifrices:
The Emollients, what does it do?
give examples?

Answer 7

adds moisture and provide a barrier

Baking soda/ Glycerin/ propylene