Abstract: Spherical silica and/or silicate particles having a d50 median particle size from 1 to 5 ?m, a d95 particle size less than 8 ?m, an oil absorption from 40 to 100 cc/100 g, a pack density from 20 to 60 lb/ft3, and a sphericity factor (S80) of at least 0.9, are disclosed, as well as methods for making these spherical particles, and dentifrice compositions containing the spherical particles.

Abstract: Silica particles having a d50 median particle size of at least 6 ?m, a ratio of (d90?d10)/d50 from 1.1 to 2.4, a RDA at 20 wt. % loading from 40 to 200, and a sphericity factor (S80) of at least 0.9, are disclosed, as well as methods for making these silica particles, and dentifrice compositions containing the silica particles.

Abstract: Silica particles having a d50 median particle size from 8 to 20 ?m, a sphericity factor (S80) of at least 0.9, a BET surface area from 0.1 to 8 m2/g, a total mercury intrusion pore volume from 0.35 to 0.8 cc/g, and a loss on ignition from 3 to 7 wt. %, are disclosed, as well as methods for making these silica particles, and dentifrice compositions containing the silica particles.

Abstract: Spherical silica and/or silicate particles having a d50 median particle size from 1 to 5 ?m, a d95 particle size less than 8 ?m, an oil absorption from 40 to 100 cc/100 g, a pack density from 20 to 60 lb/ft3, and a sphericity factor (S80) of at least 0.9, are disclosed, as well as methods for making these spherical particles, and dentifrice compositions containing the spherical particles.

Abstract: Silica particles having ad50 median particle size of at least 6 ?m, a ratio of (d90?d10)/d50 from 1.1 to 2.4, a RDA at 20 wt. % loading from 40 to 200, and a sphericity factor (S80) of at least 0.9, are disclosed, as well as methods for making these silica particles, and dentifrice compositions containing the silica particles.

Abstract: Color-bleed resistant pigment particles containing an anionic dye, a quaternary ammonium compound, and a silica and/or silicate material having a negative zeta potential are disclosed. Related methods of making these colored pigment particles also are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.

Abstract: Color-bleed resistant pigment particles containing an anionic dye, a quaternary ammonium compound, and a silica and/or silicate material having a negative zeta potential are disclosed. Related methods of making these colored pigment particles also are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.

Abstract: Treated silica materials are disclosed, together with methods of making such materials and dentifrice compositions comprising the treated silica materials.

Abstract: Treated silica materials are disclosed, together with methods of making such materials and dentifrice compositions comprising the treated silica materials.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are architectural coating compositions comprising spheroid shaped silica or silicate. The compositions exhibit a number of improved properties and are useful on a variety of substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.

Abstract: Carrier materials and salt delivery compositions that can be useful in the delivery of a salt solution are disclosed, together with methods for the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are silica materials comprising an adduct on at least a portion of a surface thereof. The silica materials are capable of binding volatile sulfur compounds (VSC)s and thereby reducing oral malodor. Also disclosed are dentifrice compositions, oral care compositions comprising the silica materials, and methods of making and using the silica materials.

Abstract: Treated silica materials are disclosed, together with methods of making such materials and dentifrice compositions comprising the treated silica materials.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a continuous process for preparing a silica product, comprising: (a) continuously feeding an acidulating agent and an alkali metal silicate into a loop reaction zone comprising a stream of liquid medium; wherein at least a portion of the acidulating agent and the alkali metal silicate react to form a silica product in the liquid medium of the loop reaction zone; (b) continuously recirculating the liquid medium through the loop reaction zone; and (c) continuously discharging from the loop reaction zone a portion of the liquid medium comprising the silica product. Silica products and dentifrice compositions comprising the silica products are also disclosed. A continuous loop reactor is also disclosed.