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Which category of the synthetic detergents is used in toothpaste?

A detergent is a water-soluble cleansing agent which combines with impurities and dirt to make them more soluble. anionic detergents are used in toothpastes to clean teeth and form suitable foam. Eg : sodium or ammonium lauryl sulphate


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