Dual component dental composition containing enzyme
US6927053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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