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Dec 23, 2005 | 03:25 PM CST
Oral Care Formulating with Epigallocatechin Gallate
By: Christine Saecker, DSM Nutritional Products
Most oral care products address plaque, caries, gingivitis, etc., with wellapproved active ingredients, however, consumers are increasingly looking for a more natural and complete approach to oral care. In this study, the catechin fraction of green tea – specifically epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), exhibited several activities in oral care while offering a natural alternative.
Dec 23, 2005 | 02:38 PM CST
Thickening Toothpaste Formulations
By: Roger E. Stier, Ph.D., Noville, Inc.
The combined knowledge of rheology and chemistry of binders together with the art of proper formulation leads to the production of aesthetically pleasing dentifrice formulations.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
A Taste Receptor Blocker for Oral Hygiene Compositions
By: Roger E. Stier, Noville Inc.
A hydrogenated, ethoxylated glycol ester reduces the harsh taste or burn sensation ordinarily imparted by the eucalyptol and the astringency ordinarily caused by the zinc salt in oral hygiene compositions.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
D-Tagatose, a Novel Humectant and Sweetener for Toothpaste
By: Yongming Lu, Biospherics Inc.
D-tagatose is a full-bulk naturally occurring low-calorie sweetener. Recently, D-tagatose has been determined to be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as an excipient in drugs and for use in toothpaste, mouthwashes and other cosmetics. Consequently, D-ta
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
ATP Bioluminescence: Detecting Microbial Contamination in Dentifrices
By: Luis Jimenez, Consumer Product Testing Co.
In tests on eight dentifrice formulations, a bioluminescence system based on adenosine triphosphate (ATP) detected tested microorganisms qualitatively within 24-27 hours, compared to 5-7 days required for quantitative detection by standard methods.