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'''Colgate''' ([[Brand architecture|sub-brand]] of [[Colgate-Palmolive]]) is an [[oral hygiene]] product line of [[toothpaste]]s, [[toothbrush]]es, [[mouthwash]]es and [[dental floss]]. Colgate toothpaste was first sold by the company in 1873, sixteen years after the death of its founder, [[William Colgate]]. |
'''Colgate''' ([[Brand architecture|sub-brand]] of [[Colgate-Palmolive]]) is an [[oral hygiene]] product line of [[toothpaste]]s, [[toothbrush]]es, [[mouthwash]]es and [[dental floss]]. Colgate toothpaste was first sold by the company in 1873, sixteen years after the death of its founder, [[William Colgate]]. |
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[[File:Colgate Toothpaste Pump Dispenser.jpg|thumb|Colgate Toothpaste Pump Dispenser]] |
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===Duraphat=== |
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Duraphat is a professional-strength paste intended for the treatment and prevention of [[dental caries]]. |
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The toothpaste is ideal for the management of high-risk patients such as those with rampant, early, existing or recurrent coronal or root caries. |
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The prime constituent is [[sodium fluoride]] and it is sometimes prescribed as part of a program of [[fluoride therapy]]. It is available as a prescription-only product.<ref>[http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Products/FromTheDentist/DuraphatFluorideVarnish.cvsp Fluoride Varnishes | Fluoride Dental Treatments | Durphat | Colgate.com]</ref> |
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===Colgate Cavity Protection=== |
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Although most Colgate toothpaste brands use [[sodium fluoride]], the Colgate Cavity Protection variety instead contains [[sodium monofluorophosphate]] as the active ingredient. Manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc., Colgate Cavity Protection helps prevent cavities, gingivitis and plaque, as well as fighting tartar, freshening breath and whitening teeth. It is better known as anti-cavity fluoride and anti-gingivitis toothpaste. The toothpaste should be used for adults and children over 12 years, twice a day and should not be swallowed. |
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===Colgate Whitens Simply=== |
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A whitening toothpaste that is "Clinically proven to whiten in 14 days". |
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Its whitening ingredient is hydrogen peroxide, which gradually bleaches the teeth. |
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Simply White utilizes two separate chambers that contain a whitening agent and cleaning gel. |
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Colgate Simply White contains a strong whitening formula with hydrogen peroxide, intended not only whiten teeth surface but also whiten below the surface of the teeth. The toothpaste shows immediate effects after 1 week and comes in three flavors including Sparkling Mint, Cool Mild Mint and Enamel White. |
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===Colgate, My First Toothpaste=== |
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A new product launched by Colgate in 2012. The product does contain fluoride, at a lower concentration so that it poses less of a hazard to children. The product was recently awarded a [[Best New Product Awards|Best New Product Award]] for 'Best toothpaste' as well as the 'Best in Show'. Colgate My First Toothpaste is designed for children between the ages of 0–6 years. It contains low foaming and has a mild mint flavour to help keep children's mouth fresh. |
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==Advertising Colgate== |
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[[File:Colgate ad 1915.jpg|thumb|120px|1915 magazine ad]] |
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Colgate developed an animated mascot — an anthropomorphic rabbit dentist named Dr. Rabbit — as a means of educating young children in the benefits of oral hygiene and of advertising their dental products. The character starred in several educational animated videos designed to encourage dental hygiene. |
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"Gardol" was actually their trademark for the ingredient [[Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate]], which today is an ingredient in [[Arm & Hammer]]'s "Advance White" toothpaste. |
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==History of Colgate Toothpaste== |
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Colgate was the first toothpaste in a collapsible tube, introduced in 1896 in [[New York]] when it had previously been sold in glass jars since 1873.<ref>[http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/History/1806.cvsp Colgate-Palmolive Company History | Creating Bright Smiles for 200 Years | Colgate.com]</ref> |
Colgate was the first toothpaste in a collapsible tube, introduced in 1896 in [[New York]] when it had previously been sold in glass jars since 1873.<ref>[http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/History/1806.cvsp Colgate-Palmolive Company History | Creating Bright Smiles for 200 Years | Colgate.com]</ref> |
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It has been in [[Singapore]] since the 1920s. It is in [[Nepal]] and [[India]], with manufacturing units based in India and exported to [[Nepal]]. |
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Manufacturing units are based in India and exported to [[Nepal]]. |
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Colgate is willingly to introduce manufacturing plant in [[Nepal]] where household products are used at around 4.7% of the household products used in world. |
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| ⚫ | In 1992, Colgate established its first factory in China to produce toothpaste for the domestic market, and by 1999 became the highest selling brand in that world. Colgate products are marketed in China using the transcription 高露洁 which is pronounced gaolujie, similar to Colgate, and has a positive meaning of high-quality cleaning gel. As of 2002, Colgate occupied 20% of the market share for toothpastes in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://baike.baidu.com/view/28156.htm |title=高露洁 (Colgate) |publisher=Baidu |date=2013-03-17}}</ref> |
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==Ingredients== |
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===Colgate Maximum Cavity Protection=== |
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Active Ingredient: [[sodium monofluorophosphate]] (1.1%)<br> |
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Other Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Water, Sorbital, Hydrated Silca, [[Sodium Lauryl Sulphate]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.colgateprofessional.co.uk/products/Colgate-Total-Toothpaste/specifics|accessdate=25 June 2013|title=Colgate Total Toothpaste}}</ref> Sodium Monoflurophosphate, Flavor, Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Bicarbonate, [[Methylparaben]], [[Propylparaben]] |
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==In Popular Culture== |
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| ⚫ | In 1992, Colgate established its first factory in China to produce toothpaste for the domestic market, and by 1999 became the highest selling brand in that world.{{citation needed|date=January 2015}} Colgate products are marketed in China using the transcription 高露洁 which is pronounced gaolujie, similar to Colgate, and has a positive meaning of high-quality cleaning gel.{{citation needed|date=January 2015}} As of 2002, Colgate occupied 20% of the market share for toothpastes in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://baike.baidu.com/view/28156.htm |title=高露洁 (Colgate) |publisher=Baidu |date=2013-03-17}}</ref> |
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Dr. Dre's album "2001" includes a track entitled "Fuck You," wherein Dr. Dre raps "Before you kiss'em use Colgate/She swallowed it/Yeah the bitch took the whole eight." |
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Colgate (sub-brand of Colgate-Palmolive) is an oral hygiene product line of toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and dental floss. Colgate toothpaste was first sold by the company in 1873, sixteen years after the death of its founder, William Colgate.
History
Colgate was the first toothpaste in a collapsible tube, introduced in 1896 in New York when it had previously been sold in glass jars since 1873.[1]
It has been in Singapore since the 1920s. It is in Nepal and India, with manufacturing units based in India and exported to Nepal.
In 1992, Colgate established its first factory in China to produce toothpaste for the domestic market, and by 1999 became the highest selling brand in that world.[citation needed] Colgate products are marketed in China using the transcription 高露洁 which is pronounced gaolujie, similar to Colgate, and has a positive meaning of high-quality cleaning gel.[citation needed] As of 2002, Colgate occupied 20% of the market share for toothpastes in China.[2]