Oral hygiene method and composition
US5830437A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q11/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Oral hygiene composition characterized by having at least one hydrocarbonated polymer with a linear or cross-linked structure, chiefly consisting of units of formula (Ia) or (I), in which R denotes H or CH.sub.2 OH, A denotes an alkaline metal or an ammonium, amine or alkanolamine salt, the average frequency of units corresponding to a carboxylate/hydroxymethyl ratio greater than 0.5 in the polymer. The invention also concerns a physiologically acceptable carrier. The use of the composition in oral hygiene and processes putting it into effect are also disclosed.
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