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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2000
Filed:
May. 04, 1998
Vinayak Bhalchandra Randive, Maharashtra, IN;
Vijay Kamalakant Gadkari, Bombay, IN;
FMC Corporation, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Abstract
A stable, high moisture toothpaste has now been developed that comprises a carrageenan binder that is at least 70% iota carrageenan, a calcium based-polishing agent, humectant, surfactant, water and optional additives and therapeutic actives used in dentrifice compositions. The calcium-based agent is present at a weight percent concentration in the range of about 35 to 50, the water is about 35 to 50%, the humectant is about 5 to 15%, the carrageenan is about 0.5 to 0.85%, and the surfactant is about 0.5 to 5%. The high moisture, low cost toothpaste that is provided has favorable physical properties such as good viscosity and stability without the need for additional binder which is optional.