Composition and method for inhibiting plaque formation
US4170636A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 1977 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/70
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dentifrice composition is provided which contains a compound having the formula (R.sub.f).sub.m YX wherein R.sub.f is a fluoroaliphatic radical having from about 4 to 16 carbon atoms; Y is a calcium-complexing moiety; X is a terminal group which does not interfere with the complexing ability of said calcium-complexing moiety; and m is an integer of at least one. A method of inhibiting plaque formation in an oral environment is also provided.
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