Warner-lambert Company

Michael Rubin

Michael Glass

Pauline H Pan

Sau-Hung Spence Leung

Dominic J Piccolo

Thomas J Carroll

An antimicrobial mouthwash composition that is useful in the prevention and reduction of bad breath, plaque and related gum diseases comprises an antimicrobial effective amount of thymol and one or more other active essential oils; optionally, ethanol in an amount up to about 30% v/v; from about 0.1% to about 8.0% w/v of a peroxide; at least one surfactant in an amount sufficient to solubilize the essential oils; and water. The compositions may be reduced alcohol or alcohol-free compositions. Further a two-part mouthwash system is disclosed, comprising a base composition and a peroxide solution which may be mixed to form an antimicrobial mouthwash composition. The actives not only provide enhanced efficacy but are completely solubilized, thus providing an aesthetically appealing product.

Peroxide/essential oils containing mouthwash compositions and two-part mouthwash systems

The method of preparing a chewing gum comprising the steps of: (a) forming a premixture of lecithin and a dicalcium phosphate dihydrate-sugar and agglomeration such that the adherent film forming action of the lecithin coats the dicalcium phosphate dihydrate; (b) adding the premixture of (a) to a chewing gum composition; and (c) forming a chewing gum piece therefrom.

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Boonton, NJ, United States of America

Michael Rubin