Ions present in toothpastes
Abstract
To Check The Ions Present In The Toothpaste And Determine The Quality.
Theory
Toothpaste contains the following ingredients: binders, abrasives, subsers, humectants, flavours, sweeteners, fluorides, tooth whiteners, a
preservative and water. Binders thicken toothpaste- they prevent separation of the solid and liquid component, especially storage. They
also affect the speed and volume of foam production, rate of flavour release and product dispersal, the appearance of toothpaste ribbon
on the toothbrush. Some binders are gum solid alignate, methyl cellulose, carrageen and magnesium aluminium silicate. Toothpaste is a
paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral
hygiene: it is an abrasive that aids in removing dental plaque and food from the teeth, assists in suppressing halitosis, and delivers active
ingredients (most commonly fluoride) to help prevent tooth decay (dental caries) and gum disease (gingivitis). Salt and sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) are among materials that can be substituted for commercial toothpaste. Large amounts of swallowed
toothpaste can be toxic.
Test on Colgate
Colour of Paste- White
Experiment Observation Inference
Take a part of the solution and add MgSO4 Formation of white ppt CO3 confirmed
solution
Take a part of the solution and add Formation of white ppt Ca confirmed
ammonium hydroxide(1-2ml)
Take part of solution and magnesia Formation of white ppt PO4 confirmed
mixture(NH2Cl+NH4OH)
Acidified portion of solution with HNO3 Yellow ppt formed is insoluble in excess of I confirmed
NH4OH
Boil and cool; add AgNO3
Take part of solution and add oxalic acid Smells like vinegar CHCOO absent
Take a part of the solution and add KI No reaction Pb absent
Take on part of the solution and add Formation of white ppt Mg confirmed
magnesia mixture with excess of
ammonium phosphate
IONS PRESENT: - Mg, I, PO4, Ca, CO3
Chemical Reactions
1. CO3 + MgSO4→ MgCO3 + SO4 (whiteppt.)
2. CO3 + 2CH3COOH→ (CH3COO) 2Ca + H2O
(CH3COO) 2Ca + (NH4)2C2O4 → 2CHCOONH4 + CaC2O4
3. NaHPO4 + MgCl2 + NH4OH → Mg (NH4) PO4 + 2NaCl + H2O
4. I + AgNO3→ NO3 + AgI (yellow ppt.)
5. (COOH) 2 + 2CH3COONa → NO REACTION
6. Pb + 2KI→ NO REACTION
7. MgCl2 + NH4OH+ (NH3)2HPO4 → Mg (NH4) PO4 + 2NH4 +H2O
Test on Pepsodent
Colour of Paste- White
Experiment Observation Inference
Take a part of the solution and add MgSO4 Formation of white ppt CO3 confirmed
solution
Take a part of the solution and add Formation of white ppt Ca confirmed
ammonium hydroxide(1-2ml)
Take part of solution and magnesia Formation of white ppt PO4 confirmed
mixture(NH2Cl+NH4OH)
Acidified portion of solution with HNO3 Yellow ppt formed is insoluble in excess of I confirmed
NH4OH
Boil and cool; add AgNO3
Take part of solution and add oxalic acid Smells like vinegar CHCOO absent
Take a part of the solution and add KI No reaction Pb absent
Take on part of the solution and add Formation of white ppt Mg absent
magnesia mixture with excess of
ammonium phosphate
IONS PRESENT: - I, PO4, Ca, CO3
Chemical Reactions
1. CO3 + MgSO4→ MgCO3 + SO4 (whiteppt.)
2. CO3 + 2CH3COOH→ (CH3COO) 2Ca + H2O
(CH3COO) 2Ca + (NH4)2C2O4 → 2CHCOONH4 + CaC2O4
3. NaHPO4 + MgCl2 + NH4OH → Mg (NH4) PO4 + 2NaCl + H2O
4. I + AgNO3→ NO3 + AgI (yellow ppt.)
5. (COOH) 2 + 2CH3COONa → NO REACTION
6. Pb + 2KI→ NO REACTION
7. MgCl2 + NH4OH+ (NH3)2HPO4 → Mg (NH4) PO4 + 2NH4 +H2O
Test on close up
Colour of Paste- green
Experiment Observation Inference
Take a part of the solution and add MgSO4 Formation of white ppt CO3 confirmed
solution
Take a part of the solution and add Formation of white ppt Ca confirmed
ammonium hydroxide(1-2ml)
Take part of solution and magnesia Formation of white ppt PO4 confirmed
mixture(NH2Cl+NH4OH)
Acidified portion of solution with HNO3 Formation of white ppt I confirmed
Boil and cool; add AgNO3
Take part of solution and add oxalic acid Formation of white ppt CHCOO confirmed
Take a part of the solution and add KI Formation of white ppt Pb absent
Take on part of the solution and add Formation of white ppt Mg absent
magnesia mixture with excess of
ammonium phosphate
IONS PRESENT: - CO3, Ca, PO4, I, CHCOO
Chemical Reactions
1. CO3 + MgSO4→ MgCO3 + SO4 (whiteppt.)
2. CO3 + 2CH3COOH→ (CH3COO) 2Ca + H2O
(CH3COO) 2Ca + (NH4)2C2O4 → 2CHCOONH4 + CaC2O4
3. NaHPO4 + MgCl2 + NH4OH → Mg (NH4) PO4 + 2NaCl + H2O
4. I + AgNO3→ NO3 + AgI (yellow ppt.)
5. (COOH) 2 + 2CH3COONa → NO REACTION
6. Pb + 2KI→ NO REACTION
7. MgCl2 + NH4OH+ (NH3)2HPO4 → Mg (NH4) PO4 + 2NH4 +H2O
Conclusion
Hence after testing different samples of toothpaste, we find that Colgate has all necessary ions for stronger and whiter teeth.
