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Antibacterial antiplaque oral composition mouthwash or liquid dentifrice

US5294431A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1992
Grant dateMar 15, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/87
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oral composition mouthwash or liquid dentifrice containing an aqueous vehicle acceptable vehicle, a substantially water-insoluble noncationic antibacterial antiplaque agent, such as 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy-diphenyl ether (triclosan) and an antibacterial-enhancing agent which enhances delivery of said antibacterial agent to, and retention thereof on, oral surfaces.

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