Hydrophobic agents and non-polymeric surfactants use in oral care products
US5939080A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/375
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are oral compositions and methods for reducing plaque in a human or lower animal subject comprising applying to the teeth of the subject an oral composition comprising one or more hydrophobic solvents having one or more characteristics selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen bonding parameter of less than about 7.0 and a water solubility of less than about 10%; one or more non-polymeric surfactants wherein the weight ratio of hydrophobic solvent to non-polymeric surfactant is from about 30:1 to about 1:2; and one or more aqueous carriers; wherein the oral composition is in the form of a toothpaste or mouthrinse, is non-ingestible, and has a pH of from about 5.0 to about 9.5.
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