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Oral composition having improved tooth whitening effect

US5302375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1992
Grant dateApr 12, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention provides an oral composition for whitening teeth comprising a safe and effective whitening amount of peracetic acid dissolved or suspended in a vehicle, wherein the peracetic acid is generated within the vehicle in situ by combining water, acetylsalicylic acid and a water soluble alkali metal percarbonate.

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