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Extension of gum thickener with silicon dioxide and toothpaste containing the same

US4140757A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1977
Grant dateFeb 20, 1979
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Expiry dateJul 6, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/731
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The extension of a gum thickener in a dentifrice composition of high water content is achieved by replacement of up to 50% of the gum thickener with a silica thickener which results in a dentifrice of improved cosmetic properties while reducing total raw material costs.

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