Formulation name
Toothpaste
Frame formulation
| Ingredient | Maximum concentration (% w/w) |
|---|---|
| Sorbitol | 70 |
|
Abrasives
Examples: dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, alumina, calcium carbonate, silica, silicates |
55 |
| Glycerin | 40 |
| Insoluble metaphosphate (IMP) | 35 |
| Ethanol (alcohol, alcohol denat.) | 30 |
| Sodium pyrophosphate, potassium pyrophosphate | 15 |
| PEG, PPG | 10 |
|
Oral care-protecting agents
Examples: strontium chloride |
10 |
|
Anionic surfactants
Examples: sodium lauryl sulfate |
6 |
|
Thickeners
Examples: cellulose derivatives |
5 |
|
Additional ingredients
Examples: pH stabilisers (sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate), vitamins, chelating agents |
5 |
|
Flavour (mostly essential oils)
Examples: mint |
3 |
| Titanium dioxide | 2 |
| Colourants | 1 |
| Preservatives | 1 |
|
Oral care: antiplaque
Examples: zinc citrate |
2 |
|
Oral care: sweetening agents
Examples: aspartame |
0.5 |
| Calcium glycerophosphate | 0.5 |
| Fluoride compounds (calculated as fluorine) | 0.15 |
| Aqua | to 100 |
["For fluoride compounds the actual weight present will depend on the molecular weight of the fluorine donor. For example 0.15% fluorine = 1.14% monofluorophosphate (MFP) or 0.333% sodium fluoride (NaF)"]