Risks
Can swallowing too much toothpaste cause death?
Yes, but it is highly unlikely.
How does Colgate prevent bad breath?
Kills Bacteria
Name two physical properties of Colgate Total:
Appearance: Paste
Colour: White
Viscous: High viscosity
Density: 1.28 g/cm3
Odour and taste: Minty like smell and taste
Where was toothpaste first made?:
a) Italy
b) Europe
c) Egypt
Egypt
How many toothpaste tubes end up in a landfill each year?
Around 1billion toothpaste tubes end up in a landfill each year.
What administration approved the safety of Colgate?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
State one chemical property of Colgate:
Reacts with water
non-combustible
Before the modern toothpaste was invented, what did ancient people use to brush their teeth with?
a) Eggshells
b) crushed bones
c) chalk
d) a & b
D) they used eggshells and crushed bones
What happens when toothpaste tubes are recycled?
They are washed and shredded then get converted into pellets and are reused for new products.
What are three beneficial physical/chemical properties used in Colgate?
Viscosity, foaming ability & change of colour
What elements are composed in Colgate Total?
Carbon, hydrogen, Chlorine, Sodium, Oxygen
When was Colgate Total invented?
a) 1992
b) 1989
c) 1997
A-in 1992
What are some advantages of environmentally friendly alternative toothpaste?
They are more eco-friendly because they are made of cardboard and its easy to compost or recycle (they also contain natural ingredients which are good for your teeth).
What are the two antibacterial agents (elements) used in this toothpaste?
Fluorine and Chlorine
What's the formula for Colgate Total?
C12H7Cl3FNaO2
Who is the founder of Colgate toothpaste?
a) Samuel Colgate
b) William Colgate
c) James Boorman Colgate
B-William Colgate founded Colgate toothpaste
When and why did the FDA order manufacturers to add a poison warning on all fluoride toothpaste?
In 1997-this warning is required because children who swallow too much toothpaste can suffer poisoning and even death.
Define abrasive. What element is abrasive?
Hydrogen (peroxide)
What are the elements that are composed in the tricoslan? (Main component of Colgate Total)
C12H7Cl3O2
What did Colgate sell before it started selling toothpaste?
a) Soap
b) Toothbrushes
c) Perfume
C-They sold perfume before they started selling toothpaste