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Prebrushing pyrophosphate-containing liquid oral compositions

US5338538A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1993
Grant dateAug 16, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2013

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

Abstract

A stable liquid oral prebrushing composition for loosening and removing plaque present on dental surfaces has a pH of about 7.2 to about 7.9 and comprises dialkali metal pyrophosphate salts, tetraalkali metal pyrophosphate salts or mixtures thereof, together with sodium lauryl sulfate in amounts effective for removal of plaque when the composition is applied to dental surfaces.

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