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Tripolyphosphate-containing anti-calculus toothpaste

US4923684A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1989
Grant dateMay 8, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/782
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A storage stable anticalculus toothpaste comprising at least about 4%, by weight, based on the total weight of the toothpaste, of a water-soluble alkali metal tripolyphosphate, a phosphatase enzyme inhibitor consisting of a fluoride ion source in an amount sufficient to supply from about 25 ppm to about 3500 ppm of fluoride ion, a silica dental abrasive and an orally acceptable vehicle, the toothpaste having a pH of from about 8 to about 10.

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