Starch thickened non-aqueous dentifrices

    公开(公告)号:US06511654B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-28

    申请号:US09740982

    申请日:2000-12-21

    CPC classification number: A61K8/345 A61K8/732 A61K2800/31 A61Q11/00

    Abstract: The instant invention relates to an anhydrous dentifrice (toothpaste, brushing gel, etc . . . ) The dentifrice is a homogeneous mixture of the following compounds: (1) organic polyols, such as glycerin; (2) cooked starch gelling agents; (3) mildly abrasive fillers such as silica, alumina and dicalcium phosphate; and, optionally, (4) compounds selected from the group consisting of anti-caries agents, anti-plaque agents, anti-calculus agents, bleaching agents, peroxide stabilizers, desensitizing agents, whiteners, anti-stain agents, breath fresheners, flavorants, sweeteners, colorants, buffers, surfactants, and anti-bacterial agents, with the proviso that if bleaching agents are employed then peroxide stabilizers must also be employed. Preferably, the dentifrice does not contain any gelling agent other than the cooked starch particles.

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