Which category of the synthetic detergents is used in toothpaste?

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Anionic detergents which is one of the categories of synthetic detergents are used in toothpaste, such as Sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate etc are used in toothpaste. They are responsible to clean the teeth and to provide a torn that helps to carry away the debris.
Further, sodium lauryl sulphates have significant antibacterial properties and can penetrate as well as dissolve the plaque.

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