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Expanded perlite toothpaste

US5597553A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1994
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/412
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The toothpaste proposed contains as an abrasive, preferably as the sold abrasive, expanded perlite, generally with a particle size in the range of 1 to 150 .mu.m, in particular with a main fraction in the region of 20 .mu.m. This gives enhanced cleaning power, and improved protection of the tooth enamel against wear and scratching.

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