Sensitive Toothpaste

This Sensitive Toothpaste is for gentle and effective cleaning for sensitive teeth. The formulation features ZEODENT® 116 and ZEODENT® 153.

ZEODENT® 153 is a dental silica that is provides superior performance in toothpaste applications. This product, a dental thickener, is a cost-efficient solution to build suitable levels of viscosity without compromising on performance. It offers formulators a wide range of flexibility with regards to active ingredient compatibility and overall final product stand-up.

ZEODENT® 116 Silica acts as a cleaning agent. It has the highest ratio of cleaning to abrasion, making it ideally suited for formulations where a softer touch is required. This product is the gentlest cleaning silica that was specifically designed for those with sensitive, junior, or senior teeth.

Procedure for Sensitive Toothpaste

1. Weigh ingredients in advance.
2. Mix Phase 1 ingredients.
3. Phase 2 – disperse the cellulose gum into PEG-12. Then, add the remaining ingredients.
4. Combine Phase 1 and Phase 2 with high shear mixing at 1700 rpm for 30 minutes.
5. Add Phase 3 ingredients to combined Phase 1 and Phase 2. Mix under vacuum for 20 minutes.
6. Stop mixer. Add Phase 4 ingredients and mix under vacuum at half speed for 10 minutes.

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