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Which category of the synthetic detergents is used in toothpaste ?

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Anioic detergents such as sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate etc are used in tothpaste. They are responsible to clean the teeth and to provide a foam, that helps to carry away the debris.
Further, sodium lauryl sulphates hav significant antibactieral properties, and can penetrate as well as dissolve the plaque
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