Lion Corporation

Michio Uematsu

Nobuo Suganuma

Hiroshi Mandai

Koji Masamizu

Yasunobu Horiguchi

A transparent dentifrice is provided wherein a cellulose derivative, typically CMC-Na, having a viscosity of 5 to 20 centipoises measured as 1% aqueous solution at 25.degree. C. is blended as a binding agent.

Transparent dentifrices

An oral composition contains as a surface-active agent 0.1 to 5% by weight of a fatty acid ester of a sugar alcohol selected from the group consisting of lactitol, maltitol, maltotriitol, maltotetraitol, maltopentaitol, maltohexaitol, maltoheptaitol and mixtures thereof. The ester has an acyl group with 8 to 20 carbon atoms such as lauroyl. The oral composition which may be applicable as toothpaste, toothpowder, mouthwashes and the like has a pleasant taste as well as a good foaming power.

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Isehara, Japan

Michio Uematsu