Effect of nonionic and amphoteric surfactants on salivary pellicles reconstituted in vitro.

ABSTRACT: Surfactants are important components of oral care products. Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) is the most common because of its foaming properties, taste and low cost. However, the use of ionic surfactants, especially SDS, is related to several oral mucosa conditions. Thus, there is a high interest in using non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants as they are less irritant. To better understand the performance of these surfactants in oral care products, we investigated their interaction with salivary pellicles i.e., the proteinaceous films that cover surfaces exposed to saliva. Specifically, we focused on pentaethylene glycol monododecyl ether (C₁₂E₅) and cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) as model nonionic and amphoteric surfactants respectively, and investigated their interaction

SUBMITTER: Boyd H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8217253 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature