Dual component dentifrice for reducing mouth odors
US6375933B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/88
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dual component oral composition to suppress oral malodor and provide long lasting breath protection in the oral cavity which comprises a first dentifrice component having a substantially neutral pH and containing a zinc ion releasable compound and a chlorite ion releasable compound, the second dentifrice component having an acid pH, the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined for application to teeth, the combined components having a pH of no greater than 7.
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