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Oral compositions having accelerated tooth whitening effect

US5648064A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1995
Grant dateJul 15, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/88
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A two component whitening dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first component containing a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide and a second dentifrice component containing a manganese coordination complex compound such as manganese gluconate, which activates the peroxygen compound and accelerates the release of active oxygen for rapid whitening action, the first and second components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth.

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