US4309409A
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Anti-corrosion formulation for toothpastes
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corp
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Filing: 1980-02-08
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Granted: 1982-01-05
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Expires: 2000-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A formulation which consists essentially of from about 20%, by weight, to about 87%, by weight, zinc oxide, from about 13% to about 80%, by weight of a selected type of acidic pH adjuster, and from about 0% to about 7%, by weight, of trimagnesium phosphate, when incorporated in fluorine-containing toothpaste formulations which also contain at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an insoluble alkali metal metaphosphate and calcium pyrophosphate, yields a smooth paste having a pH of from about 5.5 to about 6.8 which will not corrode the inside of unlined aluminum tubes containing such a formulation. When the components of the formulation are based on the weight of the entire toothpaste formulation, said zinc oxide can be present at from about 0.05% to about 2.0%, the acidic pH adjuster can be present at from about 0.05% to about 3.0%, and the trimagnesium phosphate can be present at from about 0% to about 0.5%.
Inventors
- 👤 Miguel Coll-Palagos
- 👤 Frances C. Benkwitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q11/00; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/20; A61K8/21; A61K8/24; A61K8/27; A61K2800/00; A61K2800/40; A61K2800/52; A61K2800/526
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A formulation which is adapted to be contained in a fluoride toothpaste containing an effective amount of water soluble fluoride compound for protection from tooth decay and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an insoluble alkali metal metaphosphate and calcium pyrophosphate, said formulation being adapted to be packaged in an unlined aluminum tube, the formulation consisting essentially of: (a) zinc oxide; and (b) an acidic pH adjuster selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid and its acid salts, sodium aluminum phosphate (1:3:8), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate, monomagnesium phosphate, aluminum dihydrogen phosphate, monoaluminum phosphate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, boric aicd, oxalic acid, and tartaric acid; the amounts of (a) and (b) being effective to prevent corrosion of said tube, to maintain the pH of the toothpaste in the range of from about 5.5 to 6.8 and to give a smooth texture to the toothpaste formulation, said formulation being substantially free of sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, or acetic acid as the acidic pH adjuster.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A formulation which is adapted to be contained in a fluoride toothpaste containing an effective amount of water soluble fluoride compound for protection from tooth decay and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an insoluble alkali metal metaphosphate and calcium pyrophosphate, said formulation being adapted to be packaged in an unlined aluminum tube, the formulation consisting essentially of: (a) zinc oxide; and (b) an acidic pH adjuster selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid and its acid salts, sodium aluminum phosphate (1:3:8), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate, monomagnesium phosphate, aluminum dihydrogen phosphate, monoaluminum phosphate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, boric aicd, oxalic acid, and tartaric acid; the amounts of (a) and (b) being effective to prevent corrosion of said tube, to maintain the pH of the toothpaste in the range of from about 5.5 to 6.8 and to give a smooth texture to the toothpaste formulation, said formulation being substantially free of sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, or acetic acid as the acidic pH adjuster.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 1 wherein the zinc oxide is present at from about 20% to about 87% by weight of the formulation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 1 wherein the acidic pH adjuster is present at from about 13% to about 80% by weight of the formulation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises trimagnesium phosphate in an amount of up to about 7% by weight of the formulation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 1 wherein the zinc oxide is present at from about 40% to about 67% and the acid adjuster is present at about 33% to about 60%.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 5 wherein trimagnesium phosphate is also present at up to about 5%.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
159 words
A fluoride toothpaste formulation containing an effective amount of a water soluble fluoride compound for protection from tooth decay and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an insoluble alkali metal metaphosphate and calcium pyrophosphate which is adapted to be packaged in an unlined aluminum tube, said formulation also comprising: (a) zinc oxide; and (b) an acidic pH adjuster selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid and its acid salts, sodium aluminum phosphate (1:3:8), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate, monomagnesium phosphate, aluminum dihydrogen phosphate, monoaluminum phosphate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, boric acid, oxalic acid, and tartaric acid; the amounts of (a) and (b) being effective to prevent corrosion of said tube, to maintain the pH of the toothpaste in the range of from about 5.5 to about 6.8 and to give a smooth texture to the toothpaste, said formulation being substantially free of sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, or acetic acid as the acidic pH adjuster.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
159 words
A fluoride toothpaste formulation containing an effective amount of a water soluble fluoride compound for protection from tooth decay and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an insoluble alkali metal metaphosphate and calcium pyrophosphate which is adapted to be packaged in an unlined aluminum tube, said formulation also comprising: (a) zinc oxide; and (b) an acidic pH adjuster selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid and its acid salts, sodium aluminum phosphate (1:3:8), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate, monomagnesium phosphate, aluminum dihydrogen phosphate, monoaluminum phosphate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, boric acid, oxalic acid, and tartaric acid; the amounts of (a) and (b) being effective to prevent corrosion of said tube, to maintain the pH of the toothpaste in the range of from about 5.5 to about 6.8 and to give a smooth texture to the toothpaste, said formulation being substantially free of sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, or acetic acid as the acidic pH adjuster.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 7 wherein the zinc oxide is present at from about 0.05% to about 2.0% by weight of the formulation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 7 wherein the acidic pH adjuster is present at from about 0.05% to about 3.0% by weight of the formulation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 7 wherein the trimagnesium phosphate is also present up to about 0.5% by weight of the formulation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 7 wherein the zinc oxide is present at about 0.5% to about 1.5% and the acid adjuster is present at about 0.2% to about 1.5%.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 11 wherein trimagnesium phosphate is also present at up to about 0.2%.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
158 words
A packaged fluoride toothpaste formulation in an unlined aluminum tube, said toothpaste formulation containing an effective amount of a water soluble fluoride compound for protection from tooth decay and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an insoluble alkali metal metaphosphate and calcium pyrophosphate, said toothpaste formulation also comprising: (a) zinc oxide; and (b) an acid pH adjuster selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid and its acid salts, sodium aluminum phosphate (1:3:8), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate, monomagnesium phosphate, aluminum dihydrogen phosphate, monoaluminum phosphate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, boric acid, oxalic acid, and tartaric acid; the amounts of (a) and (b) being effective to prevent corrosion of said tube, to maintain the pH of the toothpaste in the range of from about 5.5 to about 6.8 and to give a smooth texture to the toothpaste, said formulation being substantially free of sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, or acetic acid as the acidic pH adjuster
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
158 words
A packaged fluoride toothpaste formulation in an unlined aluminum tube, said toothpaste formulation containing an effective amount of a water soluble fluoride compound for protection from tooth decay and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an insoluble alkali metal metaphosphate and calcium pyrophosphate, said toothpaste formulation also comprising: (a) zinc oxide; and (b) an acid pH adjuster selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid and its acid salts, sodium aluminum phosphate (1:3:8), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate, monomagnesium phosphate, aluminum dihydrogen phosphate, monoaluminum phosphate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, boric acid, oxalic acid, and tartaric acid; the amounts of (a) and (b) being effective to prevent corrosion of said tube, to maintain the pH of the toothpaste in the range of from about 5.5 to about 6.8 and to give a smooth texture to the toothpaste, said formulation being substantially free of sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid, or acetic acid as the acidic pH adjuster
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 13 wherein the zinc oxide is present at from about 0.05% to about 2.0%, by weight of the toothpaste formulation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 13 wherein the acidic pH adjuster is present at from about 0.05% to about 3.0%, by weight of the formulation.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 13 wherein the trimagnesium phosphate is also present up to about 0.5%, by weight of the formulation.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 13 wherein the zinc oxide is present at about 0.5% to about 1.5% and the acid adjuster is present at about 0.2% to about 1.5%.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
A formulation as claimed in claim 18 wherein trimagnesium phosphate is also present at up to about 0.2%.
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