Re: why is glycerin in toothpaste

Date: Mon Oct 16 16:17:11 2000
Posted By: Dan Berger, Faculty Chemistry/Science, Bluffton College
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 971398339.Ch

Message:


Glycerin is used as a sweetener, and to give the toothpaste a smoother 
appearance. Glycerin content should be especially high in "gel" toothpastes.

Glycerin is also used in soaps, to make them clear in appearance.

                                              Dan Berger
                                              MadSci Administrator

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