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Sodium Hexametaphosphate in Toothpaste

"On the Application of Sodium Hexametaphosphate in Toothpaste"

Today's toothpaste has a wide variety of categories and exquisite formulas, among which Sodium Hexametaphosphate (Sodium Hexametaphosphate) is used in toothpaste, which has unique effects.

Sodium hexametaphosphate is used in toothpaste, and its primary function is to soften water. The hardness of water is related to many properties of toothpaste. In hard water, there are many calcium and magnesium ions, which are easy to react with some ingredients in toothpaste, causing damage to the quality of toothpaste. Sodium hexametaphosphate can complex with calcium and magnesium ions to soften hard water, make toothpaste ingredients evenly dispersed, and ensure that the texture of toothpaste is delicate and stable. During storage and use, there is no risk of precipitation and delamination due to water quality problems.

Furthermore, sodium hexametaphosphate can be used as a dispersant. The composition of toothpaste is complex, including friction agents, moisturizers, thickeners and other substances. Friction agents such as calcium carbonate, calcium hydrogen phosphate and other particles need to be evenly dispersed in the paste in order to exert a good cleaning effect. Sodium hexametaphosphate, with its special chemical structure, adsorbs on the surface of the particles, imparts an electric charge to the particles, and uses the repulsive force between the charges to distribute the friction particles evenly and avoid agglomeration. In this way, the friction agent can be fully in contact with the teeth when brushing, effectively cleaning tartar and plaque, and achieving better teeth cleaning effect.

At the same time, sodium hexametaphosphate also plays a key role in maintaining the rheological properties of toothpaste paste. Toothpaste needs to have a suitable consistency and fluidity, which can not only be smoothly extruded in the tube, but also maintain its shape on the toothbrush, so as not to flow too fast. Sodium hexametaphosphate can adjust the internal structure of the paste, optimize its rheological characteristics, and ensure that toothpaste can present a good experience under different environmental conditions.

In summary, sodium hexametaphosphate is an indispensable and important ingredient in the toothpaste production process, and plays a crucial role in improving the quality and performance of toothpaste.