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US4997640A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1988
Grant dateMar 5, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q11/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosure concerns a toothpaste having antimicrobial activity packaged in a closed container comprising water, an ascorbic acid compound consisting of ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid salt or an ascorbic acid ester and a copper catalyst for the auto-oxidation of the ascorbic acid compound during use of the toothpaste.

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