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High fluoride compatibility dentifrice abrasives and compositions
Assignee: JM Huber Corp
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Filing: 1979-05-23
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Granted: 1983-12-20
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Expires: 1999-05-23
Abstract
Abstract Novel precipitated silicon dioxide abrasive compositions which can be incorporated into therapeutic toothpaste compositions containing both soluble fluoride salts and soluble phosphate salts are disclosed. The abrasives comprise low structure precipitated silicon dioxides which have been reacted with about 10 to 300 parts per million alkaline earth metal ion, particularly calcium. Reaction with the alkaline earth metal ion minimizes abrasive interaction with the fluoride ion source in therapeutic toothpaste. Also provided are methods for preparation of the novel silicon dioxide abrasives and resulting toothpaste formulations containing such abrasives.
Inventors
- 👤 Satish K. Wason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/25; A61Q; A61Q11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An abrasive composition comprising a precipitated amorphous silicon dioxide prepared from a fresh water alkali metal silicate solution by acidulation, said silicon dioxide having been intimately reacted with a compound of an alkaline earth metal so as to have present therein and intimately associated therewith, about 10-300 parts per million of alkaline earth metal ions, said amorphous silicon dioxide exhibiting a Radioactive Dentin Abrasion value of at least 40, a pack density of about 0.24 to 0.55 grams per milliliter, an oil absorption of about 70-95 ccs/100 grams, a BET surface area of about 100-250 m 2 /g, and a percent loss on ignition of about 4-6%, said abrasive composition, when incorporated into toothpaste compositions containing a fluoride therapeutic agent, providing a toothpaste composition which exhibits minimal loss of soluble fluoride upon storage at normal temperatures, and providing a fluoride compatibility value to the toothpaste of at least 90%.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
An abrasive composition comprising a precipitated amorphous silicon dioxide prepared from a fresh water alkali metal silicate solution by acidulation, said silicon dioxide having been intimately reacted with a compound of an alkaline earth metal so as to have present therein and intimately associated therewith, about 10-300 parts per million of alkaline earth metal ions, said amorphous silicon dioxide exhibiting a Radioactive Dentin Abrasion value of at least 40, a pack density of about 0.24 to 0.55 grams per milliliter, an oil absorption of about 70-95 ccs/100 grams, a BET surface area of about 100-250 m 2 /g, and a percent loss on ignition of about 4-6%, said abrasive composition, when incorporated into toothpaste compositions containing a fluoride therapeutic agent, providing a toothpaste composition which exhibits minimal loss of soluble fluoride upon storage at normal temperatures, and providing a fluoride compatibility value to the toothpaste of at least 90%.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein said alkaline earth metal ions are selected from the group consisting of calcium, strontium and magnesium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the amount of alkaline earth metal ion present ranges from about 10-100 ppm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein the alkaline earth metal is calcium ion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein said abrasive is prepared by preparation of an amorphous silicon dioxide by precipitation through acidulation of a fresh water alkali metal silicate solution with a mineral acid, isolating a wet cake of said precipitated product, and reacting said wet cake with a solution of a salt of said alkaline earth metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A composition according to claim 5 wherein the mineral acid is selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid and carbonic acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
A composition according to claim 6 wherein only a portion of the alkali metal silicate is initially charged to the reaction vessel, the remaining portion of the alkali metal silicate solution is simultaneously added with the mineral acid, and the silicate solution addition discontinued after a predetermined period of time, and wherein mineral acid is added to a pH of less than 6.0, and wherein the wet cake is isolated by filtration and washing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A composition according to claim 7 wherein the alkaline earth metal ion is calcium and is added in the form of a solution of a salt selected from the group consisting of calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, calcium nitrate and calcium chloride.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
167 words
An abrasive composition comprising a precipitated amorphous silicon dioxide prepared from a fresh water alkali metal silicate solution by acidulation, said silicon dioxide having been intimately reacted with a compound selected from the group consisting of calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, calcium nitrate and calcium chloride so as to have present therein and intimately associated therewith, about 10-100 parts per million of calcium, said amorphous silicon dioxide exhibiting a Radioactive Dentin Abrasion value of about 70 to 120, a pack density of about 0.24 to 0.55 grams per milliliter, an oil absorption of about 70-95 cc/100 grams, a BET surface area of about 100-250 m 2 /g, a percent loss on ignition of about 4-6%, and an average particle size in the range of 5-15 microns, said abrasive composition, when incorporated into toothpaste compositions containing a fluoride therapeutic agent, providing a toothpaste composition which exhibits minimal loss of soluble fluoride upon storage at normal temperatures, and providing a fluoride compatibility value to the toothpaste of at least 90%.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
167 words
An abrasive composition comprising a precipitated amorphous silicon dioxide prepared from a fresh water alkali metal silicate solution by acidulation, said silicon dioxide having been intimately reacted with a compound selected from the group consisting of calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, calcium nitrate and calcium chloride so as to have present therein and intimately associated therewith, about 10-100 parts per million of calcium, said amorphous silicon dioxide exhibiting a Radioactive Dentin Abrasion value of about 70 to 120, a pack density of about 0.24 to 0.55 grams per milliliter, an oil absorption of about 70-95 cc/100 grams, a BET surface area of about 100-250 m 2 /g, a percent loss on ignition of about 4-6%, and an average particle size in the range of 5-15 microns, said abrasive composition, when incorporated into toothpaste compositions containing a fluoride therapeutic agent, providing a toothpaste composition which exhibits minimal loss of soluble fluoride upon storage at normal temperatures, and providing a fluoride compatibility value to the toothpaste of at least 90%.
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