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separation issues in toothpaste.
I have been making a toothpaste formula, consisting of calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, xylitol, water, glycerine, potassium cocoate, flavouring oil, benzyl alcohol, sea salt and bentonite clay as a thickener/suspending agent at 1.5%, 2.0%, and 3.0% w/w. So far I have not been able to achieve the feel/thickness I desire while making the product stable to separation. I have tested this by holding the finished product in at 45 degrees Celcius for 5 days.
I am trying to avoid using xantham gum due to the texture it imparts.
Does anyone have any tips on how I can stop my toothpaste from separating?
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2 Replies
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Clay is not a suspending agent.
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As a Thickener, you may add Carageenan (Viscarin) in 1.5 - 2.5 % (in the water phase) or Cellulose gum in 0.5 - 1% (in the water phase) or Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Veegum D) in 1-1.5% (in the water phase)
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