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What is a base used in toothpaste

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Magnesium hydroxide is the base used in toothpaste. Compounds with hydroxide in their names are known to be basic. A base is used in the toothpaste in order to neutralize the acid produced when we eat


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The base of toothpaste is magnesium hydroxide.


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