BUTTER-C
Oral care
Foam toothpaste OEM/ODM manufacturing
Foam Toothpaste · Toothpaste Mousse · OEM/ODM
Foam toothpaste is a newer format popular with young adults, braces wearers and families with older children: one press releases a fine foam that reaches between teeth and around brackets more easily than paste, rinses off quickly and leaves no residue. Unlike toothpaste, foam toothpaste is a thin liquid pushed through the mesh of a foamer pump, so the formula can hardly use particulate abrasives. Cleaning relies on a mild foaming system and chelating agents that lift surface stains, while fluoride, sweeteners and flavor are dissolved in the water base. The mechanical foamer bottle needs no aerosol can. Butter-C offers full-service OEM/ODM manufacturing, from formula to labeled finished goods and the cosmetic product notification dossier.
Formula base
A clear foaming liquid with no abrasive particles
Foam toothpaste is a very low-viscosity aqueous solution; every ingredient must dissolve completely so the foamer mesh does not clog.
Foaming system
Sarcosinate, betaine, glutamate — fine, stable foam that is gentle on the oral mucosa; SLS-free options available.
Stain removal
Soluble polyphosphates bind surface stains, replacing particulate abrasives.
Actives
Sodium fluoride within permitted limits; zinc chloride or CPC for fresh breath.
Flavor and humectants
Xylitol, sorbitol, glycerin; mint flavor, low-dose menthol.
Key technical points
Four factors that determine foam toothpaste quality
Foam matched to the pump
Low viscosity and a foaming system tuned to the specific foamer pump selected; fine foam that does not run.
No mesh clogging
No abrasive particles and no crystallization at the nozzle; tested with continuous pumping and after long standing.
Compatible actives
CPC does not go with anionic surfactants; the right foaming system is chosen from the start.
Robust preservation
A thin water base is prone to microbial contamination with repeated pumping; the preservative system is challenge-tested on the final formula.
Three formulation directions
Three common foam toothpaste lines
Mint with fluoride
Gentle surface stain removal, helps prevent cavities, fresh breath; an everyday line.
For braces wearers
Foam that reaches around brackets, SLS-free, with zinc for fresh breath.
Fruit flavors for older children
Mild strawberry or peach; suitable fluoride level and directions for parents.
Packaging designed with the formula
Mechanical foamer bottle with clear overcap; aerosol formats discussed separately.
Parameters we monitor
What our R&D lab measures on every sample
These are the parameters Butter-C monitors during formula development and scale-up to production. Specific limits are agreed with you on the approved sample and then written into the product's in-house specification.
- Fluoride content
- Total and available fluoride, at manufacture and after aging.
- Foam quality
- Foam fineness and stability in the actual foamer bottle.
- Viscosity, clarity
- Clear solution with no haze when chilled.
- pH
- Measured at batching and after aging.
- Preservative performance
- Preservative efficacy (challenge) test on the final formula.
- Microbiology
- Tested at a GLP / ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
- Packaging compatibility
- Continuous pumping, leakage and mesh clogging after aging.
Claims
Writing claims within cosmetic scope
Butter-C reviews the wording on labels and marketing materials while preparing the cosmetic product notification.
Gently removes surface stains for brighter-looking teeth
Instead of: teeth bleaching, whiter teeth in 7 days.
Freshens breath
Instead of: treats bad breath, kills bacteria.
Foam reaches between teeth and around brackets
Describes the product format.
Helps prevent cavities (with fluoride)
Instead of: cures tooth decay.
Mandatory warnings
"Contains sodium fluoride" plus the warning statement for children aged 6 and under.
Directions
Press 1–2 times onto the toothbrush or into the mouth, brush thoroughly, then rinse; do not swallow.
Manufacturing specifications
Current capabilities
- Texture
- Clear liquid dispensed as fine foam through a foamer bottle.
- Format
- Mechanical foamer bottle with overcap. Volume agreed during packaging selection. Aerosol formats discussed separately.
- Minimum order quantity
- Agreed per order.
- Testing
- Performed at a GLP / ISO 17025-accredited laboratory, including fluoride assay; a certificate of analysis is delivered with every batch.
- Documentation
- Product Information File (PIF) and cosmetic product notification prepared by Butter-C.
- Packaging
- Label design, printing and packing run in parallel with formula development.
Suggested product concept
Mint foam toothpaste with gentle stain removal
A product concept to help you picture the possibilities — not a ready-made product for sale. The actual formula is developed around your brand positioning and price range.
Soluble polyphosphates
Gentle surface stain removal, no abrasive particles.
Sodium fluoride
Helps prevent cavities, within permitted limits.
Sarcosinate and betaine
Fine, mild foam, SLS-free.
60 ml foamer bottle
Clear overcap, cool mint flavor.
Customization options
What you can specify
The same product format can serve very different customer groups. Tell us your requirements in the areas below and our team of pharmacists will develop a matching formula.
Target users
Adults, braces wearers, older children.
Fluoride
With or without fluoride.
Secondary benefit
Stain removal, fresh breath, sensitive teeth.
Flavor
Mint, mint green tea, strawberry, peach.
Foaming system
SLS-free, amino acid-based.
Packaging
50–100 ml foamer bottle, travel bottle, set with toothbrush.
Further reading
Related articles
Toothpaste manufacturing
The shared technical basis of toothpaste.
Mouthwash manufacturing
Oral care solutions and flavor solubilization.
Types of foaming agents
Choosing a mild foaming system for oral care products (in Vietnamese).
Cosmetic labeling rules
Mandatory fluoride warning on the label (in Vietnamese).
How we work
From idea to finished batch
Eight steps and three milestones signed off by both sides: approved sample, notification number, finished batch. Step-by-step details (in Vietnamese) →
Get started
Tell us about the product you plan to launch
Send us your product direction and expected volume. Our team will get back to you during business hours (Vietnam time, GMT+7).
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