All about toothpaste and its ingredients

 

Everybody's mouth is like a private ''zoo'' which contains one or more of many types of microorganisms. Among these organisms, especially  Streptococcus mutans, some create sticky plaque from food residue in the mouth. There, in the mouth, microorganisms feed on leftover food to make acid and volatile sulphur molecules. The volatile sulphur molecules give breath its foul odour while the acid eats into tooth enamel to create cavities.

Toothpaste works together with tooth brushing to clean teeth and remove the plaque and bacteria. Toothpastes can be defined as mild cosmetic detergents for cleaning teeth. Also known as dentifrices, toothpastes have chemical compounds that clean and polish the user's teeth. Dentifrices come in three forms namely, liquid, powder and paste. Pastes are the most popular of the three.

We are familiar with many brands of toothpastes. Examples are Colgate, Enamel Saver, Tom's of Maine, Mentadent, Crest, Aquafresh Whitening, AIM and Closeup. What are they made of? 

The five main ingredients of toothpastes are mild soap, abrasive, active ingredient,

How I make liquid soap

With a little amount of money, you can start liquid soap production. Liquid soap/detergent is a very strong cleaning agent which is more powerful than solid soap. Liquid soap can be used for laundry, dish washing, house cleaning, hand washing etc.

You Need These Equipment:

Mixer, weighing scale, graduated cylinder, stirrer

Chemical Reagents And Quantity Needed:

CDEA 500 grams

STPP 300 grams

Table salt (NaCl2) 75 grams

SLES 1 kg

Fragrance TO TASTE

Colourant TO TASTE

Water 8.5 liters

Procedure:

Measure out the required quantity of all the chemicals

Chemistry

Since most of my products are chemical based and involves chemistry, it would be my pleasure to start this blog by defining chemistry.

Chemistry can be simply defined as the science that systematically studies the composition, properties, and activities of organic and inorganic substances and various elementary forms of matter. 

As the earth originated, chemistry also began to play its important role in this world. Life itself also began as a result of chemicals. Our bodies are made of chemicals. When we eat, breathe, or just sit down, chemical reactions are taking place. In fact, all matter is made of chemicals. We are made of chemicals. So is all plants and animals, our houses, the sun, drugs, food etc. 

Many of the changes we observe in the world around us are caused by chemical reactions. Examples are climate change, changing colours of leaves, cooking food, aging, getting clean etc. Even our thoughts and emotions are as a result of neurochemical reactions in our brains.

Some knowledge of chemistry can help you make day to day decisions that can help your life. Which ingredients in this cosmetic is not safe for me? Can I mix these household chemicals? Will my bottled water expire? What are safe mosquito repellents? How can I save money by making my own cosmetics and medicine? And so on...