Determination of Zinc Content in Commercial Toothpaste Samples in Nigeria by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric Method
Zinc as its citrate or sulphate salt is added to some toothpaste as a bactericide to reduce the presence of bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria can form plaque or produce acids which cause dental decay and halitosis. Zinc salt is added at amounts which are enough to show activity against oral bact...
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| Language: | English |
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National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemsitry
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pjaec.pk/index.php/pjaec/article/view/845 |