Hydrocarbon free denture adhesive
US5561177A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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