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Dual component dental composition containing enzyme

US6927053B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2002
Grant dateAug 9, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2023

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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 an enzyme such as papain and a second dentifrice component containing an ionic surfactant such as sodium lauryl sulfate, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth whereby enzyme activity is maintained with improved dentifrice foaming characteristics.

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