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Collutorium
other name for mouthwashes
deodorant, antiseptic effects, refreshing
uses of mouthwash
therapeutic rinses
mouthwash: reduce plague, gingivitis, dental caries
cosmetic mouthwashes
mouthwash: reduce bad breath
alcohol
humectants
surfactants
flavors
colorants
components of mouthwash
10-20%
concentration of alcohol
5-20%
concentration of humectants
0.1-0.5%
concentration of surfactants
alcohols
enhances the flavor
alcohols
provides a certain sharpness to the taste,, solubilizing agent for FLAVORANTS
humectants
increase the viscosity of the product, enhance the sweetness of the product
surfactants
solubilizing agent for FLAVORS, provides a foaming action
flavors
overcome disagreeable taste
colorants
make the products pleasing to the sight
glycerin
sorbitol
examplws od humectants
polyoxyethelene
sodium lauryl sulfate
cetylpyridium chloride
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