Why sodium lauryl sulphate is added to toothpaste sensodyne as it is a detergent? Please explain.
1 Answer
Feb 4, 2018
Sodium lauryl sulfate is added to most kinds of toothpaste because it is a detergent.
Explanation:
Most kinds of toothpaste contain sodium lauryl sulfate as a detergent to create the foaming action.
The lowered surface tension enables the toothpaste to penetrate and loosen deposits from the surface of the teeth.
Finally, the detergent emulsifies or suspends the material the toothpaste removes from the tooth.
