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Silica is the cleaning agent in many toothpaste formulations. Pictured here is a view of the high structure of a silica particle. Surface structure and particle modification techniques by Huber technologists pave the way for innovative new ingredients. 

 

 

 

 

Since the early 1970s, Huber has pioneered the use of precipitated silica for dentifrice applications

Huber's oral care ingredients include:

  • Silicon dioxide (precipitated amorphous silica)
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)
  • Xanthan gum
  • Carrageenan

How can Huber assist in your formulation?

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    Children's
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    Sensitive
    Whitening
    Natural
    Crunchy
    Economy

Currently, Huber holds dozens of patents and is considered a worldwide leader in developing silica and silicates for use as polishing and/or thickening agents in toothpastes.

Huber established a milestone in dental silica history in the 1990s when its work in precipitated silica resulted in creation of entirely new US Pharmacopoeia monograph. This standard is still in place today.

Huber can control the characteristics of precipitated silica and silicates (PSS) to produce customized abrasivity to meet a wide variety of consumer preferences. This Controlled Function Technology® product modification approach results in a spectrum of PSS that offers expanded versatility as a dentifrice polish and a superior thickening agent, all while providing maximum fluoride compatibility.

Working closely with CP Kelco, a Huber affiliate and leading supplier of sodium carboxymethylcellulose and other hydrocolloids, the two companies are developing an ever-expanding portfolio of products to meet the needs of toothpaste manufacturers as well as producers of innovative oral care products.

Huber’s work in dental silica has provided scientific and business insight into many other regulated marketplaces.

Ingredients for Binding:

  • Cekol® 500T, 700, 2000, 2000S carboxymethyl cellulose
  • Keldent® xanthan gum
  • Genuvisco®  TPC-1,TPH-1 carrageenan

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Huber Engineered Materials’ Centers of Dental Silica Manufacturing and Research:

Worldwide Headquarters
Atlanta, Ga.

Havre de Grace, Md.
Tel: 866-881-6480
Int'l: 1-410-939-7251

U.S. Manufacturing, Research and Processing Facilities

Maryland

            Havre de Grace –     Silica center of excellence, dental application laboratories and technical service

Tennessee

            Etowah –                Silica manufacturing site

International Offices:
Jhagadia, India – Manufacturing Site
Hamina, Finland –     Manufacturing site, Dental Applications Laboratories and Technical Service
Nijmegen, the Netherlands – Dental Applications Laboratories and Technical Service
Oostende, Belgium – Manufacturing Site

Controlled Function Technology® is registered trademark of J.M. Huber Corporation for chemical product modification. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Refer to Huber's Standard Conditions of Sale for the only express warranties applicable to the Huber products. Products incorporating Huber products are not warranted by Huber. In no event is Huber liable for consequential damages.

 

 

 

 
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