In today’s competitive cosmetic oral care market, brands are continually innovating to meet consumer demand for effective, aesthetically pleasing products. At HARKE UK and Ireland, we offer an extensive range of high-quality ingredients tailored to the needs of oral care formulators.
Whether developing major product types like toothpaste and mouthwash or niche products like pressed powders and toothpaste tablets, we provide essential raw materials and technical support to help you create consumer-friendly solutions of outstanding quality.
Surfactants
Surfactants are crucial in oral formulations, primarily used to produce a stable, creamy foam that gives an aesthetically pleasing feel in the mouth. They also enhance the dispersion and solubilization of actives, fragrances, and powder additives.
- Sodium Cocoyl Sulfate: We offer powder and needle grades (Rhodapon LZS-94 and Rhodapon CAS 100N) used in toothpaste. LZS-94 is also suitable for pressed powders and toothpaste tablets. It’s a more eco-friendly alternative to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
- Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Taurate: We offer two grades, including Geropon TC-95, which replaces SLS in modern toothpaste formulations. It’s milder and can be used in toothpaste, pressed powders, and tablets. The liquid grade, Geropon TC Clear, is ideal for mouthwash.
- Sodium Oleyl Methyl Taurate: Geropon T77 is a fine powder that acts as a mild foaming agent in toothpaste, pressed powders, and tablets.
- Sodium Cocamidopropyl Betaine: Available in two powder grades: Mackam 1200 (pure lauryl) and Mackam 2800 (coco variant). They are used as co-foamers in toothpaste, though not recommended for pressed powders or tablets due to their hygroscopic nature.
- Low Salt Alkyl Betaine: Mirataine CB35 ULS HP MB is a pure liquid grade that improves the taste in toothpaste and mouthwash.
- Lauryl Betaine: Mirataine 30 LS OC also enhances the taste of toothpaste and mouthwash.
- Glycolipid Biosurfactants: Mirasoft SLA60 and SL L60 are bio-derived surfactants suitable for mouthwash and toothpaste.
Calcium Carbonate & Silica Products
As the UK agents for Omya, we offer products covering a wide range of oral care applications:
- Calcium Carbonate: Natural calcite in various grades for mild, medium, and strong cleaning.
- Silica: Dental-grade silica serves as an abrasive for cleaning.
- Omyadent 100: A blend of calcium carbonate and hydroxyapatite used for tooth remineralization, reducing sensitivity, and preventing dental decay.
Active Ingredients
- Shikimic Acid: Sinerga’s Verochic, extracted from star anise, has a proven biostatic effect in oral products.
- Teeth Whitening/Stain Removal: Eureco LC P11 (powder) and Eureco LC L17 (liquid) are PAP-based ingredients used in de-staining oral products and are effective biocides against plaque.
- Spilanthol: An analgesic and antibacterial extract from Acmella oleracea, used in toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels.
Flavours
We offer a wide range of both natural and synthetic oral care flavours from our principal, Carrubba. Please contact us for more details.
Rheology Modifiers
Our range of rheology modifiers finds application in toothpaste, tablets, and mouthwash:
- Tylose H: Hydroxyethyl cellulose grades for various viscosities in toothpaste.
- Aquasol Carboxymethyl Celluloses: Rheolon, available in various viscosity grades, is a standard additive in toothpaste.
- Guar Gum: Naternal S, a natural viscosity modifier, is excellent for oral products.
- Xanthan Gum: Ouvracare CFT is the recommended grade for toothpaste.
- Succinoglycan: Rheozan SH is a natural cosmetic-grade rheology modifier.
- Ceratonia Siliqua Gum: Natifeel and Natirheo are natural gum blends derived from carob seeds.
- Red Algae Gel: Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna extract, a rheology modifier from Pacific seaweed, adds texture to products.
- Carboxymethyl Chitosan: A marine-derived biopolymer that forms biostatic films, reducing plaque in the oral cavity.
Pharmaceutical Additives for Oral Care
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC): Used as a binder in pressed powders and tablets.
- OraRez (PVA/MA Copolymer): A film-former that reduces plaque.
- Iso-Malt (GalenIQ Grades): Provides texture and sweetness for toothpaste, powders, and tablets.
Please contact us for technical support, formulation assistance, or for more information on any of the ingredients mentioned on this page.