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Hydrocarbon free denture adhesive

US5561177A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1995
Grant dateOct 1, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K6/35
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved denture adhesive that exhibits superior tack, adhesion, cohesive strength and spreadability characteristics is made from a hydrocarbon-free base consisting of a mixture of medium length chain triglycerides which have been mixed with a small amount of fumed silica and other components so as to improve the viscosity, spreadability and taste. Preferred triglycerides include captic and caprylic acids and in particular, a mixture of the caprylic and captic acids which are combines with fumed silica and a water soluble cellosic polymer and a synthetic methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymer that is formulated as a paste or gel.

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