Submitted by:
N. AL AMEEN,
[Link] 5th Semester,
SVCP
CONTENT
Introduction
Purposes
Requirements of a toothpaste
Types of toothpaste
Ingredients
Formulation of toothpaste
Introduction
A toothpaste or dentifrice is a
substance used with a toothbrush for
the purpose of cleaning the accessible
the teeth.
PURPOSES
➢ Cleaning the teeth
➢ Polishing the teeth
➢ Removal of stains from teeth
➢ Reduce incidence of tooth decay
➢ Reduction of oral malodors
Requirement of a toothpaste
❖ When used properly, with an efficient toothbrush,
toothpaste should clean the teeth adequately, that
is, remove food debris, plaque and stains.
❖ It should leave the mouth with a fresh, clean
sensation.
❖ Its cost should be such as to encourage regular
and frequent use by all.
❖ It should be harmless, pleasant and convenient to
use.
Types of toothpaste
Anti-Caries/Cavity Sodium Fluoride
Protection Toothpastes (Antibacterial Agent)
Plaque & Gingivitis Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
Prevention Toothpastes (Surfactant)
Tooth Whitening Papain (Antibacterial)
Toothpastes
Sensitivity Toothpastes Potassium Nitrate
(Desensitizing)
Tartar Control Pyrophosphates
toothpastes
Fresh Breath Toothpastes Peppermint
Ingredients
❖ Cleaning and polishing agents:
The main purpose of the
cleaning and polishing agent is
to remove any adherent layer
on the teeth.
1) Calcium carbonate(Chalk)
2) Sodium bicarbonate
❖ Surfactants:
Surfactants are used in the
toothpaste to aid in the penetration of
the surface film on the tooth by
lowering the surface tension. They
also provide the secondary benefits of
providing foam to suspend and
remove the debris, and the subjective
perception of the toothpaste
performance.
❖ Humectants:
Humectants are used to prevent
the paste from drying out and at the
same time they give shine and some
plasticity to the paste. Generally only
two major humectants are considered
foe use in toothpaste.
1) Glycerin
2) Sorbitol
❖ Sweetening agents:
These are important for product
acceptance, since the final product
must be neither too sweet nor too
bitter. These ingredients must always
be considered in partnership with
flavour because of their combined
impact.
1) Sodium saccharin
❖ Flavours:
Flavours are probably the most
crucial part of toothpaste because of
consumer preferences. They are also
the most proprietary part of the
formulation . Exotic flavours, although
available, are generally not well liked
under long term usage conditions,
since one of the primary consumer
requirements of toothpaste is the
perception of freshness and
❖ Minor ingredients:
This section is intended to cover all
additional ingredients added to the
paste to form either a functional or
cosmetic aspect.
1) Titanium Dioxide
❖ Colours:
Colours can be an integral part of
the aspect of any toothpaste that may
influence consumer preference and
purchase intent. A small amount of
colour may be added to the paste as a
whole to give it a pastel shade. Equally
if a translucent gel had been
formulated then colour would be
added to give it a different visual
apperance.
❖ pH regulators:
Occasionally buffering system
need to be added to the dental
cream to adjust the pH o the
final finished product.
Formulation of toothpaste
Ingredients Formula% (by Examples
weight)
Surfactatant 1.0-2.0 Sodium lauryl
sulphate
Humectant 10-30 Glycerin,
Sorbitol
Gelling Agent 0.5-1.5 Hydroxy ethyl
cellulose,
carboxy methyl
cellulose
Sweetener 0.05-0.5 Sodium
saccharin
Flavour 1.0-3.0 Spearmint,
Menthol
Procedure for preparation of
toothpaste
a) Take half the quantity of water, add tragacanth powder & heat
it in a water bath to get a gel.
b) To the remaining quantity of water, add glycerin, sodium lauryl
sulphate, preservative & mix it thoroughly to get a clear
solution.
c) Weigh the required quantity of saccharin and calcium
carbonate solution & mix it with the help of mortar and pestle.
d) To this powder, add gum tragacanth & mix well.
e) Add glycerin, preservative & sodium lauryl mixture to it and
triturate uniformly to get a paste.
f) Finally add flavouring agent & triturate well.
g) Transfer to a narrow mouthed plastic tube, seal & label.
Different toothpaste
formulation
✓ Anti-cavity formulation:
Formula
✓ Toothpaste Offering Whitening:
Formula
✓ Toothpaste for sensitivity:
Formula