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Clear Gel Toothpaste using KELCOGEL®CG-LA gellan gum and

KELDENT® xanthan gum
DF 9255

This formulation is prepared at 45°C and produces a fluoride toothpaste with excellent
clarity, short, non-stringy flow, and excellent stand-up. The unique flavor release proper-
ties of KELCOGEL® CG-LA allow lower flavor and sweetener levels than are typically
used.

During preparation, the paste has low viscosity, allowing easy pumping and filling.
Gelation occurs on storage in the tube.

Formulation: % by weight Chemical Function

Neosorb® 70/100,
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40.78% 70% Non- Humectant

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crystallizing Sorbitol
NF/USP
solution
Glycerol, USP 20.28% Humectant
Deionized Water 10.58%
PEG 400 (PEG 8), USP 3.50% Polyethylene glycol Gum Dispersant
KELCOGEL®CG-LA 0.05% Gellan gum Binder/Thickener
Sodium Citrate dihydrate 0.02% Trisodium citrate Gellan solubilizer
KELDENT® 0.10% Xanthan gum Binder/Thickener
Zeodent® 113 14.00% Precipitated Silica Abrasive
Zeodent® 165 8.00% Precipitated Silica Thickener
®
Stepanol WA-100 1.50% Sodium Lauryl Foaming agent
Sulfate
Peppermint Flavor 0.75%
Sodium Fluoride, USP 0.24% Fluoride source
Sodium Saccharin, USP 0.20% dihydrate form Sweetener
FD&C Blue #1 To Suit Coloring agent

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 Preparation:
1. Add all deionized water and up to an equal amount of sorbitol to mixing vessel at 45°C.
2. Dissolve sodium citrate in water/sorbitol mixture.
3. Pre-slurry KELCOGEL CG-LA in 4 parts PEG 400. Add slurry to mixing vessel
under agitation. Mix for at least 5 minutes at 45°C. Fluid should be crystal clear,
without any signs of haziness, solids, or swollen particles.
4. Pre-slurry KELDENT in 4 parts PEG 400. Add slurry to mixing vessel under
agitation. Mix until gum is fully hydrated.
5. Add glycerol and remaining sorbitol and PEG.
6. Add salts* (fluoride and saccharin).
7. Add Zeodent 113 abrasive silica.
8. Add Zeodent 165 thickening silica.
9. Add color to suit.
10. Add flavor.
11. Reduce speed and add sodium lauryl sulfate slowly, mix until well dispersed.
12. Deaerate and package.
*Salts are added at this point to prevent localized gelation (of the KELCOGEL) that
may occur if added earlier in the process.
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NOTE: Paste will be quite fluid after preparation. Significant thickening will occur within several
hours.

North American Ingredient Suppliers:

1. J.M. Huber Corporation, Huber Engineered Materials, P.O. Box 310, 907 Revolution Street, Havre de
Grace, MD, 21078
(410) 939-3500; www.hubermaterials.com
ZEODENT® Precipitated Silicas
2. Roquette America Inc., 1417 Exchange Street, PO Box 6647, Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-5757; www.roquette.com
NEOSORB® 70/100 Non-crystallizing Sorbitol Solution, USP/NF
North American Distributor: Allied Starch & Chemical, 3000 East 46th Street,
Vernon, CA 90058. Phone: (323) 584-0214
3. Stepan Company, Northfield, IL, 60093
(800) 745-STEP; www.stepan.com
STEPANOL® WA-100 (Sodium lauryl sulfate)-USP/NF
4. International Flavors and Fragrances, 1515 Hwy 36, Union Beach, NJ, 07735
(732) 329-4600; www.iff.com
Peppermint Flavor
Zeodent® is a registered trademark of J.M. Huber
Neosorb® is a registered trademark of Roquette America Inc.
Stepanol® is a registered trademark of Stepan Company

Visit our web site at www.cpkelco.com or contact us:

In the U.S. or Canada:
Tel.: +1-800-535-2687 (800-KELCO-US) Fax: +1-858-292-4901
+1-858-292-4900
Outside the U.S.:
Tel.: +44 (0) 1372 369 400 Fax: +44 (0) 1372 369 401
+45 56 16 56 16 +45 56 16 94 46
+31 26 365 3200 +31 26 365 3299

KELCOGEL® and KELDENT® are registered trademarks of CP Kelco U.S., Inc. and may also be registered or pending registration in other countries.
© 2001-2006 CP Kelco U.S., Inc. Rev 3/06
© 2004 CP Kelco U.S., Inc. Rev 3/05
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