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Antibacterial, antiplaque, anticalculus oral composition

US5043154A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1989
Grant dateAug 27, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/8164
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oral composition such as a dentifrice, mouthwash, lozenge or chewing gum containing a polyphosphate anticalculus agent, such as tetraalkali metal pyrophosphate and antibacterial antiplaque agent compatible therewith. The antiplaque agent is a substantially water-insoluble noncationic antibacterial agent such as 2,4,4'-trichloro-2.sup.1 -hydroxydiphenyl ether (Triclosan).

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