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Oral compositions
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1978-08-24
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1998-08-24
Abstract
Abstract Oral compositions which contain as a sweetening agent 6-methyloxathiazinone dioxide or an alkali metal or alkaline earth salt thereof in an amount of from about 0.05% to about 0.80%.
Inventors
- 👤 James J. Benedict
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/30; A61K8/49
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A toothpaste consisting essentially of: (A) from about 0.05% to about 0.80% by weight of 6-methyloxathiazinone dioxide or an alkali metal or alkaline earth salt thereof as a sweetening agent; (B) from about 0.5% to about 95% by weight of an abrasive material; (C) from about 0.5% to about 5.0% of a sudsing agent; (D) from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of a binder material; (E) up to about 50% of a humectant material; (F) from about 0.01% to about 1.0% of a water-soluble fluorine-containing compound; and (G) balance, water and minors. (B) from about 0.5% to about 95% by weight of an abrasive material;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A toothpaste consisting essentially of: (A) from about 0.05% to about 0.80% by weight of 6-methyloxathiazinone dioxide or an alkali metal or alkaline earth salt thereof as a sweetening agent; (B) from about 0.5% to about 95% by weight of an abrasive material; (C) from about 0.5% to about 5.0% of a sudsing agent; (D) from about 0.1% to about 5.0% of a binder material; (E) up to about 50% of a humectant material; (F) from about 0.01% to about 1.0% of a water-soluble fluorine-containing compound; and (G) balance, water and minors. (B) from about 0.5% to about 95% by weight of an abrasive material;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The toothpaste composition of claim 1 wherein the 6-methyloxathiazinone dioxide salt is a potassium salt and is present in an amount of from about 0.3% to about 0.6%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toothpaste composition of claim 1 wherein the abrasive material is selected from the group consisting of calcium pyrophosphate, silica xerogels, silica aerogels and mixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The toothpaste composition of claim 3 wherein the abrasive is calcium pyrophosphate present in an amount of from about 10% to about 60% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toothpaste composition of claim 3 wherein the abrasive is a silica xerogel present in an amount of from about 10% to about 60% by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The toothpaste composition of claim 1 wherein the sudsing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium coconut monoglyceride sulfonate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The toothpaste composition of claim 1 wherein the binder is selected from the group consisting of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate, hydroxyethyl cellulose, Irish moss, xantham gum and mixtures thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
A mouthwash consisting essentially of: (A) from about 0.05% to about 0.80% by weight of 6-methyloxathiazinone dioxide or an alkali metal or alkaline earth salt thereof as a sweetening agent; (B) from about 5% to about 60% of ethyl alcohol; (C) from about 5% to about 20% of a humectant; (D) from about 0.01% to about 1% of a water soluble fluorine-containing compound; and (E) balance, water and minor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
A mouthwash consisting essentially of: (A) from about 0.05% to about 0.80% by weight of 6-methyloxathiazinone dioxide or an alkali metal or alkaline earth salt thereof as a sweetening agent; (B) from about 5% to about 60% of ethyl alcohol; (C) from about 5% to about 20% of a humectant; (D) from about 0.01% to about 1% of a water soluble fluorine-containing compound; and (E) balance, water and minor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The mouthwash composition of claim 8 wherein the 6-methyloxathiazinone dioxide salt is a potassium salt and is present in an amount of from about 0.075% to about 0.15%.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The mouthwash composition of claim 8 wherein the humectant is glycerine.
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