Patent · US Expired

Chewing gum containing glycerol mono laurate

US4952407A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1988
Grant dateAug 28, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gum composition useful in dental plaque removal and suppression and method of use is disclosed. The composition comprises 15 to 90% gum base, 5 to 80% sweetening and bulking agents, 1 to 10% glycerine, optional color and flavor, and contains 0.25 to 0.75% glycerol mono laurate. Preferably, the composition also includes a high filler content. The method involves chewing the gum composition the invention for at least 20 minutes, preferably at least five times a day for four successive days.

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