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Desensitizing dentifrice containing potassium and tin salts

US6464963B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 1998
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2018

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

Abstract

A two component desensitizing dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first dentifrice component containing a desensitizing potassium salt such as potassium nitrate and an alkali metal compound such as NaOH and a second dentifrice component containing a desensitizing stannous salt source such as stannous, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth.

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