INVESTIGATORY PROJECT

Determination of Abrasive
Content in Tooth Powder
Submitted by: Shiv Kumar Tiwari
Class: XI-Science
Session:2023-2024
Sundaram Central School
Guided by: Mr.RAYN MD.ALI HASAN

SUNDARAM CENTRAL SCHOOL

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 This is to certify that Mr.Shiv Kumar Tiwari Of class XI-
Science
Has Satisfactorily Completed the Project Work in Chemistry on
the Topic determination of tooth powder Prescribes by the
Central Board Of Education (CBSE) for the Year 2023-24 Under
the Kind Guidance of the Chemistry Teacher Mr.RAYN MD. ALI
HASAN.

Student Signature Internal Examiner

External Examiner Principal Signature

Date:

This report will be incomplete without few weds of heartfelt

thanks to all those who guided helped me throughout the period
of my project work.
Firstly would like to express my thanks to Dr.sunil Yadav
principal and Mr. sushil kumar pandey (vice-principal) for
giving me golden opportunity to work in chemistry lab for all
their help and support.
I would like to take this opportunity to record my deep sense of
gratitude to Mr Rayn Md. Ali Hasan for inspiring guidance and
advice throughout the whole year. I would like to thank Mr.
Ramdhan jadhwar and all staff member from chemistry Lab for
providing the necessary information and knowledge about the
work during my experiments
 Shiv Kumar Tiwari
11 science
Sundaram central school
Title: Determination of Abrasive Content
in Tooth Powder

abstract
The abrasiveness of tooth powder is an
essential factor to consider for maintaining
oral health. Excessive abrasiveness can lead to enamel erosion
and gum damage, while inadequate abrasiveness may result in
ineffective cleaning. In this project, we aim to determine the
abrasive content of various brands of tooth powder using a
standardized method. The results will provide valuable insights
into the efficacy and safety of these products for oral hygiene.
.

Materials:
1. Various brands of tooth powder
2. Distilled water
3. pH meter
4. Analytical balance
5. Glass beakers
6. Stirring rod
7. Filter paper
8. Analytical weighing dish
9. Stopwatch
10. Glass stirring rod
11. Dental enamel samples (optional for
additional testing)

Methodology:
1. Sample Preparation:
- Select different brands of tooth powder for testing.
- Weigh out a standardized amount of each tooth powder
sample using an analytical balance (e.g., 0.5 grams).

2. pH Adjustment (if necessary):

- If the tooth powder samples are acidic or alkaline, adjust the
pH to neutral using distilled water and a pH meter.

3. Abrasiveness Testing:
- Prepare a suspension of each tooth powder sample by adding
a specific volume of distilled water to achieve a paste-like
consistency.
- Stir the suspension thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution
of particles.
- Apply a small amount of the suspension onto dental enamel
samples (if available) or onto a standardized abrasive surface.
- Use a standardized brushing technique (e.g., using a
toothbrush apparatus) to brush the abrasive surface with the
tooth powder suspension for a predetermined period (e.g., 2
minutes).
- Measure the weight loss of the abrasive surface before and
after brushing using an analytical balance.
- Repeat the experiment for each tooth powder sample and
control.

4. Data Analysis:
- Calculate the weight loss of the abrasive surface for each tooth
powder sample.
- Compare the abrasiveness of different tooth powder brands
based on the weight loss data.
- Consider other factors such as pH, particle size, and
composition in the analysis.

5. Interpretation of Results:
- Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of each tooth powder
based on its abrasiveness.
- Draw conclusions regarding the suitability of different brands
for oral hygiene practices.Certainly! Please provide me with the
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OBERVATION
Test for Acid Radicals (Anions)
Preliminary tests
EXPERIMENT
OBSERVATION
INFERENCE
Test for Carbonate:
To a little of the salt in dry test tube No characteristic Carbonate is absent
,add dil. HCl.
reaction

Test for sulphate: White precipitate was

To a few ml. of salt solution add dil. Sulphate was
formed
HCl and a few drops of Bacl2
present
Test for phosphate:
Add magnesia mixture to original
A white precipitate Presence of
solution solution was obtained Phosphate confirm

BIBLIOGRAPHY
1)Chemistry (Part I) – Textbook for Class XII; National Council of
Educational Research and Training
2)Concepts of Physics 2 by H C Verma; Bharti Bhawan (Publishers
& Distributors)
Websites : http://www.cbseportal.co
 Conculsion
This project provides a systematic method for determining the
abrasive content of tooth powder and evaluating its efficacy and
safety for dental hygiene. The results obtained can assist
consumers in making informed
choices regarding oral care products and contribute to the
improvement of oral health practices. Further studies could
explore additional factors influencing tooth powder
abrasiveness and its impact on oral health outcomes.