EP0321180A1
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Oral compositions
Assignee: Lion Corp
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Filing: 1988-12-13
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-12-13
Abstract
Abstract An oral composition comprising in admixture, copper gluconate, a fluorine compound, and an alkali metal salt of a C₈-C₁₈ alkyl sulfate is effective in suppressing mouth odors.
Inventors
- 👤 Masao Ishikawa
- 👤 Koji Shibuya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q15/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/36; A61K8/365; A61K8/46; A61K8/463; A61K8/92; A61K8/922; A61K8/96; A61K8/97; A61K8/9706; A61K8/9717; A61K8/9783; A61K8/9789; A61Q11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
An oral composition comprising in admixture, copper gluconate, a soluble fluorine compound, and an alkali metal salt of an alkyl sulfate having 8 to 18 carbon atoms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
An oral composition comprising in admixture, copper gluconate, a soluble fluorine compound, and an alkali metal salt of an alkyl sulfate having 8 to 18 carbon atoms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The oral composition of claim 1 which contains, based on the total weight of the composition, about 0.00001 to about 2% by weight of copper gluconate, about 0.001 to about 1% by weight of the fluorine compound, and about 0.0001 to about 3% by weight of the alkali metal salt of alkyl sulfate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The oral composition of claim 1 or 2 which comprises at least one member selected from precipitated amorphous silicas and silicates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The oral composition of claim 3 wherein the precipitated amorphous silica and silicate have a specific surface area of up to 120 m²/g as measured by the BET method using nitrogen gas.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The oral composition of any preceding claim which further comprises at least one flavor selected from cardamom oleo-resin, laurel oleo-resin, nutmeg oleo-resin, pimento oleo-resin, fennel oleo-resin, anise oleo-resin, bergamot oil, anethole, orange oil, lemon oil, and lime oil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The oral composition of any preceding claim which further comprises at least one bactericide selected from chlorohexidine gluconate, chlorohexidine hydrochloride, cetyl pyridinium chloride, benzethonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, decalinium chloride, alkyldiaminoethylglycine hydrochloride, and isopropylmethylphenol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The oral composition of any preceding claim which further comprises a solvent extract from a labiatae or myrtaceae family plant.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An oral composition according to any preceding claim wherein said copper gluconate, fluorine compound and alkali metal salt constitute a synergistic mixture for mouth odor suppression.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
An oral composition for cosmetic use comprising an oral composition according to any preceding claim and including one or more substances suitable for oral use selected from adjuvants, fillers, carriers and abrasives.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process for producing an oral composition according to any preceding claim comprising a step of mixing together copper gluconate, a fluorine compound, and an alkali metal salt of an alkyl sulfate having 8 to 18 carbon atoms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process for giving an oral composition mouth odour suppressant properties comprising incorporating copper gluconate, a soluble fluorine compound, and an alkali metal salt of an alkyl sulfate having 8 to 18 carbon atoms in the oral composition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process for giving an oral composition mouth odour suppressant properties comprising incorporating copper gluconate, a soluble fluorine compound, and an alkali metal salt of an alkyl sulfate having 8 to 18 carbon atoms in the oral composition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR2406437A1
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