Development and Formulation of the Experimental Dentifrice Based on Passiflora mollissima (Tumbo) with and without Fluoride Anion: Antibacterial Activity on Seven Antimicrobial Strains
Table 1
Chemical components of experimental dentifrice based on Passiflora mollisima “tumbo.”
Components
Properties
1
Precipitated calcium carbonate
Abrasive
2
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
Additives
3
AEROSIL (hydrophilic pyrogenic silica)
Additives
4
Colloidal silicon dioxide USP
Preservative
5
NIPAGIN (methylparaben sodium) or methyl parahydroxybenzoate
Sweetener
6
Saccharin sodium, powder or crystallized
Flavoring agent
7
Menthol mint aroma crystals
Moisturizers are added slowly to homogenize the preparation
8
Deionized, demineralized, or distilled water
Moisturizers are added slowly to homogenize the preparation
9
Glycerin (or glycerol)
Binder
10
Xanthan gum
Whiteness to dentifrices
11
Titanium dioxide (dye)
Surfactants
12
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLE)
1450 ppm fluorine
13
Sodium fluoride (fluoride)
Moisturizers
14
Diluted methanol extract (10 g in 10 mL of distilled water)
