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Humectant sweetener
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1975-09-22
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A dentifrice which contains a non-cariogenic humectant sweetener. The dentifrice contains non-cariogenic xylitol which has the sweetening strength of sucrose and which also serves as a humectant.
Inventors
- 👤 Jordan B. Barth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/33; A61K8/34; A61K8/345; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/59
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A dentifrice aqueous dental cream toothpaste containing at least about 10% water, requiring and containing a humectant, part of said total humectant comprising a mixture comprising at least about 10% by weight of a solution in water of xylitol in combination with a further polyol humectant, thereby providing said total humectant, said xylitol adapted to function as co-humectant in said dentifrice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A dentifrice aqueous dental cream toothpaste containing at least about 10% water, requiring and containing a humectant, part of said total humectant comprising a mixture comprising at least about 10% by weight of a solution in water of xylitol in combination with a further polyol humectant, thereby providing said total humectant, said xylitol adapted to function as co-humectant in said dentifrice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein the xylitol content is from about 15 to about 60% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein the xylitol content is from about 15 to about 25% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein there is present abrasive material and detergent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition claimed in claim 2 wherein there is present abrasive material and detergent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition claimed in claim 3 wherein there is present a flavor material and a sweetening agent in addition to said xylitol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein said xylitol is the sole sweetening agent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition claimed in claim 7 additionally containing a non-bitter flavor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition claimed in claim 1 wherein the amount of water present is no more than the amount required to give at least a 15% solution of xylitol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process for improving oral hygiene which comprises applying to the oral cavity a dentifrice as defined in claim 1.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A dentifrice as defined in claim 4 wherein said abrasive and detergent are included in amounts of about 10 - 75% by weight and about 0.5 to 5% by weight, respectively.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A dentifrice as defined in claim 5 wherein said abrasive and detergent are included in amounts of about 10 - 75% by weight and about 0.5 to 5% by weight, respectively.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A dentifrice as defined in claim 1 additionally containing a suitable amount of a fluorine containing compound.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A dentifrice as defined in claim 1 additionally containing a sufficient quantity of binding or gelling agent.
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