Degeneration of the optic nerve and papillomacular bundle with resulting loss of central vision and blindness, which is progressive for several weeks, then usually becomes stationary with permanent central scotoma; the age of onset is variable, most often in the third decade; more males than females are affected.
Fluoridation Chemicals. The fluoride chemicals used to fluoridate drinking water are: hydrofluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride. Unlike the fluoride compounds found in toothpaste or supplements, fluoridation chemicals are not pharmaceutical grade quality.They are, instead, unpurified industrial by-products that are collected in the air pollution control systems of certain industries.he fluoride chemicals used to fluoridate drinking water are: hydrofluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride.
Fluoride in various forms is the most popular active ingredient in toothpaste to prevent cavities. Fluoride occurs in small amounts in plants, animals, and some natural water sources. The additional fluoride in toothpaste has beneficial effects on the formation of dental enamel and bones.Sodium fluoride (NaF) is the most common source of fluoride, but stannous fluoride (SnF 2), olaflur (an organic salt of fluoride), and sodium monofluorophosphate (Na 2 PO 3 F) are also used.ayered toothpaste requires a multi-chamber design (e.g. USPTO 5,020,694), in which two or three layers extrude out of the nozzle. This scheme, like that of pump dispensers (USPTO 4,461,403), is more complicated (and thus, more expensive to manufacture) than either the Marraffino design or the Colgate design.