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Stable aqueous abrasive peroxide tooth whitening dentifrice

US5851514A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1996
Grant dateDec 22, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/51
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aqueous abrasive whitening composition containing a peroxide whitening compound which is chemically and physically stable and exhibits heightened and rapid whitening of teeth and stain removal which comprises a combination of water, abrasive and peroxide compounds, a humectant containing a polyethylene glycol, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, a metal ion complexing agent and an antioxidant, the pH of the composition being in the range of about 5.8 to about 7.2.

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