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. 2020 Nov 6;62(4):213–221. doi: 10.1111/j.1875-595X.2012.00116.x

Table 6.

Results of analyses of fluoride toothpastes purchased in Suriname in August 2007 and analysed in November 2007

Lab no. Label Country of manufacture Expiry date Abrasives F compound on label ppm F calculated Total ppm F in analysis % free F of total in analysis
274 Colgate Maximum Cavity Protection Dominica 0508 DCPD Na2PO3F, NaF %? ? 1438 23
275 Colgate Proven Cavity Protection Thailand 0508 DCPD Na2PO3F 0.76%, NaF 0.1% 1455 1460 49
276 Colgate Herbal Brazil ? CaCO3 Na2PO3F 1.1% 1451 1566 52
277 Colgate China ? DCP Na2PO3F, NaF %? ? 1509 52
278 Maxam China ? Silica Na2PO3F %? ? 1242 13
279 Maxam Strawberry Children toothpaste China ? DCP Na2PO3F %? ? 1333 20
280 Maxam Gel Fresh China ? Silica Na2PO3F %? ? 1093 100
281 Maxam Freshmint China ? CGP Na2PO3F 0.8% 1056 1074 100
282* Maxam Whitening China ? Silica Na2PO3F %? ? 0 –
283* Maxam Spearmint Flavor China ? Silica Na2PO3F %? ? 0 –
285* Maxam Triple Action contains China ? ? NaF%? ? 245 33
286 Pepsodent Bi-Calcio-Activ contains Chile ? CaCO3 Na2PO3F 1.14% 1504 1614 15
287 Pepsodent Peppermint Unilever contains Chile ? Silica Na2PO3F 0.8% 1056 1027 100
288 Pepsodent Unilever ? ? CaCO3 Na2PO3F 1000 ppm F 1000 991 28
289 Pepsodent Bi-calcio-Activ Unilever contains Chile ? CaCO3 Na2PO3F 1.14% 1504 1567 13
290 Close-Up Septibucal Max Protection Unilever contains Chile 1107 Silica NaF 0.32% 1448 1475 98
291 Close-Up Septibucal Max Protection Unilever contains Chile 0308 Silica NaF 0.32% 1448 1422 100
292 Contente Plus Menta Brazil 0907 CaCO3 Na2PO3F 1500ppm F 1500 1591 39
*

Not included in the calculation of the mean percentage of free fluoride.

DCPD, dicalciumphosphate dehydrate; DCP, dicalciumphosphate; CGP, calcium glycerophosphate.