Detergents

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Also known as:  Degreasing Agents

 

Description

Detergents are a group of Food Additives.

 

Commercial Usage of Detergents

Cosmaceuticals/Toiletries

 Most commercial Toothpastes contain Detergents:

 Cocoamidopropyl-Betaine is regarded as a “safer” type of Detergent for inclusion in Toothpastes due to its decreased propensity to damage the Oral Mucosa of the Mouth.

 

Types of Detergents

 Cocoamidopropyl-Betaine

 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

 

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