Table 1 Principal components of the test sample
Test samples | Abbreviation | Components | Purpose of use |
|---|---|---|---|
Pitatto Kaiteki Gel® | PK | Sodium polyacrylate | Thickening agent |
Sodium hyaluronate | Water retention | ||
Sodium alginate | Thickening agent | ||
Glycerol esters of fatty acids | Emulsifier | ||
Propyl paraoxybenzoate | Antiseptic, Bacteriostatic action | ||
Propylene glycol | Moisturizer, Solvent | ||
Macrogol 400 | Solvent | ||
Purified water | |||
New Poligrip® | NP | Na/Ca methoxyethylene maleic anhydride polymer | Adhesion |
White vaseline | Moisturizer | ||
Carboxymethyl cellulose | Thickening agent, Emulsifier | ||
Soft liquid paraffin | Emulsifier | ||
Propyl paraoxybenzoate | Antiseptic, Bacteriostatic action | ||
Biotene Oral balance Jell® | BT | Glycerin | Sweetening materials, Moisturizer, Thickening agent |
Sorbitol | Alternative sweetener, Moisturizer | ||
Xylitol | Alternative sweetener | ||
Carbomer | Viscosity adjustment | ||
Hydroxyethylcellulose | Moisturizer, Thickening agent | ||
Denture Wet® | DW | Squalane | Oil-based component |
Dextrin palmitate | Thickening agent | ||
Diisostearyl malate | Viscosity adjustment | ||
Olive fruit oil | Moisturizer | ||
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate | Solvent | ||
Menthol |