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Abrasive agglomerates of abrasive subparticles and binder material

US3955942A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1974
Grant dateMay 11, 1976
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Expiry dateApr 4, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/56
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Toothpaste formulations having dispersed therein an invisible abrasive material and visible abrasive agglomerates are disclosed. The abrasive agglomerates comprise subparticles of hard abrasive materials (Moh hardness of at least about 5) joined together by a binding agent material, and provide increased cleaning and polishing characteristics as well as an attractive speckled appearance to the toothpaste formulation.

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