For the protection of U. S. consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) closely regulates product labels, requiring manufacturers to list all of the ingredients in a product. On food labels, the ingredients are listed in order of quantity, so you know that there is more of the first ingredient than any other ingredient. For product labels, the quantity of each ingredient may be less important than the actual effect of the ingredient. Therefore, active ingredients are often separated from the inactive ingredients. Review the label from a common brand of mouthwash and answer the questions. Match the words to the appropriate blanks in the sentences. Make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer.
cetylpyridinium chloride sodium benzoate thymol bond ingredients together alcohol water sorbitol solution freshen breath fight plaque and gingivitis sodium fluoride fight cavities sodium saccharin cetylpyridinium chloride
1. is the highest concentration active ingredient.
2. According to the label, its purpose in the mouthwash is to .
3. is the highest concentration inactive ingredient.