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Psychophysical and Rheological Investigation of Toothpaste Tube Squeezability: A People-Centric Approach.

Baran Teoman¹, Mark Vandeven¹, Jonathan Esposito¹

¹Colgate Global Technology Center, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.

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Summary

Toothpaste tube squeezability can be predicted using instrumental tests, mimicking human sensory perception. This research defines acceptable ranges for rheological and squeezing parameters, aiding product development.

Keywords:

Squeezability psychophysical rheology texture analysis toothpaste

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Rheology
Consumer Science

Background:

Toothpaste tube squeezability is a key factor in consumer satisfaction.
Current methods for assessing squeezability lack standardization and objective measurement.
Understanding the relationship between physical properties and human perception is crucial for product development.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate and compare different methods for measuring toothpaste tube squeezability.
To correlate instrumental measurements with human sensory perception of squeezability.
To establish consumer-acceptable ranges for rheological and squeezability parameters.

Main Methods:

Human sensory panel assessment of toothpaste squeezability.
Measurement of grip forces using a tactile glove.
Instrumental testing including emulative squeezing and rheological measurements.
Formulation and testing of toothpaste samples across a wide range of squeezability rates (0.07-2.31 cc/s).

Main Results:

Human sensory perception of toothpaste squeezability can be accurately predicted using emulative squeezing instruments and rheological measurements.
Acceptable squeezability is defined by both lower (hard to squeeze) and upper (too runny) limits.
The upper limit of acceptable squeezability may be related to the paste's ability to maintain its shape.

Conclusions:

Instrumental and rheological methods provide reliable predictions of human perception of toothpaste squeezability.
Defined consumer-acceptable ranges for rheological and squeezability parameters can guide product development.
This study offers valuable insights for oral and personal care product developers aiming to optimize product performance and consumer experience.