Abstract: There is disclosed a stable cosmetic stick deodorant comprising a polyhydric alcohol solidified by a fatty acid soap and containing about 0.1 to 70% alkali metal bicarbonate without the use of bacteriostats, and the method of making said stick deodorants.

Abstract: A gameboard and carrying case wherein the gameboard is of pliable material, such as leather, so that it is adapted to be rolled into a roll and a carrying case for the gameboard which receives the gameboard when in a rolled condition and in which there are also received within the roll of the gameboard in the bore of that roll, the playing pieces which may be stored in a bag provided for that purpose, and which bag may be tubular comprising a gamepack for storing play pieces and which may be reinforced to maintain a predetermined shape.

Abstract: Functional agglomerated speckles, for incorporation in dentifrices, include agglomerates of a water insoluble powdered functional material and a mixture of a water insoluble, ethanol soluble ethyl cellulose binder and a suitable water soluble binder, such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Such speckles, while more "soluble" or disintegrable in a flavored dentifrice than those based on ethyl cellulose binders without PVP, still can satisfactorily maintain their integrity and identity during processing of the dentifrice after addition of the speckles to the main dentifrice body, but on storage, after packaging of the dentifrice in dispensing tubes, they will soften sufficiently so as then to be essentially impalpable to one utilizing the dentifrice in brushing his teeth. Despite such softening the speckles continue to maintain their identity as separate small bodies in the dentifrice.

Abstract: Functional agglomerated speckles, for incorporation in dentifrices, include agglomerates of a water insoluble powdered functional material and water insoluble, ethanol soluble ethyl cellulose. Such speckles satisfactorily maintain their integrity and identity during processing of the dentifrice after addition of the speckles to the main dentifrice body but on storage, after packaging of the dentifrice in dispensing tubes, soften sufficiently so as to become essentially impalpable to one utilizing the dentifrice in brushing his teeth. Despite such softening the speckles continue to maintain their identity as speckles in the dentifrice. The speckles are especially useful in translucent or transparent gel dentifrices which contain components, such as flavoring and surface active agents, which may controllably soften the speckles on storage.

Abstract: A dentifrice comprising sodium metaphosphate as a polishing agent and an anionic alkali metal salt of a substantially saturated higher fatty alcohol alkylene oxide sulphate surface active agent is disclosed, the dentifrice having a reduced tendancy to cause sloughing or desquamation.

Abstract: Oral composition having a mellow flavor characteristic due to the presence of a flavoring oil and a 5'-ribonucleotide as a flavor modifying agent. Early high or flash foaming is also promoted. Typical agents are disodium 5'-guanylate and disodium 5'-inosinate.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition is disclosed utilizing a gelling agent consisting essentially of xanthan and guar gums in specified ratios.

Abstract: An antibacterial oral composition effective to promote oral hygiene containing a cationic quaternary ammonium antibacterial antiplaque agent and an additive which reduces staining of dental surfaces without unduly diminishing the antibacterial and antiplaque activity of the agent, which additive is an alkali metal hexametaphosphate or mixture thereof with alkali metal bicarbonate. Quaternary ammonium salts include benzethonium chloride and cetyl pyridinium chloride.

Abstract: An improved method for manufacturing a dentifrice containing dispersed speckles therein includes converting a gel or paste dental composition into a plurality of flowing ribbons thereof, directing a stream of speckles onto one such ribbon of dental composition, to which the speckles adhere, bringing together such stream and another stream of such dental compositions so that they adhere together with the deposited speckles sandwiched between them, and controlling relative feed rates of the dental composition and the speckles so that there is produced a dentifrice containing the speckles distributed through it in desired proportion. Also described are apparatuses for carrying out the process.

Abstract: A toothpaste of improved rheological properties wherein drying and plug formation is reduced or prevented. The toothpaste contains a vehicle in which there is present about 45-85% by weight of liquid phase containing up to about 35% by weight of sorbitol and at least about 25% by weight of water and a solid phase including about 0.5-10% by weight of gelling agent. Drying and plug formation is reduced by including in the liquid phase about 5-20% by weight of polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight between about 900 and 1600.

Abstract: A dental cream composition containing a binary fluorine providing system which provides about 1000-1670 ppm (0.1-0.16% by weight) fluorine from sodium monofluorophosphate and sodium fluoride wherein sodium fluoride provides about 30-35% by weight of the fluorine in amount of about 300-580 ppm (0.02-0.058% by weight). The dental cream contains a vehicle for the binary fluorine-providing system and about 20-75% by weight of a dentally acceptable water-insoluble polishing agent consisting essentially of dicalcium phosphate intimately dispersed in the vehicle and in direct contact with the binary fluorine-providing system. The dental cream is effective in retaining soluble fluorine and soluble fluoride, in effecting reduction of enamel solubility and in remineralization of dental enamel.

Abstract: An opacified dental cream which effects dental remineralization and reduces caries formation. The opacified dental cream contains a binary fluorine providing system which provides fluorine from sodium monofluorophosphate and from sodium fluoride, a synthetic precipitated silica containing up to about 1% by weight of alumina polishing agent and an opacifying agent.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing a cosmetic composition containing carrageenan, specifically, a toothpaste, wherein microwave radiation, preferably in the 0.8 to 3 gigahertz frequency range, is directed onto the toothpaste so as to raise its temperature to at least the gel-sol transition temperature of the carrageenan, after which the toothpaste is quiescently cooled to room temperature. The use of microwave radiation facilitates an even heating of the toothpaste, so that temperature sensitive components thereof are not adversely affected, and promotes excellent control of temperature regulation. Heating of the dentifrice, with improved thickening and stabilization thereof, is obtainable by passing it through a conduit while directing microwave radiation onto it and then filling it into suitable dispensing containers, or by filling the dentifrice into such containers and then subjecting them to microwave radiation.

Abstract: A dentifrice comprising an impure insoluble sodium metaphosphate polishing agent is disclosed, the dentifrice using a mixture of anionic phosphates esters as a surface active agent, to reduce or prevent a tendency to cause sloughing or desquamation.

Abstract: A novel dentifrice composition containing rice hulls ground to a particle fineness which passes a 200 mesh sieve, preferably passes a 325 mesh sieve, as the essential abrasive in amounts less than 40% by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: Dentifrice composition comprising sodium monofluorophosphate and compatible polishing material, at least a major portion of which is dicalcium phosphate dihydrate having a particle size such that all particles are above 3 microns in size at at least 65% of the particles are about 3-10 microns in size.

Abstract: An aqueous composition useful for remineralizing subsurface carious lesion, of dental enamel which comprises an aqueous solution which contains sources of calcium ions and phosphate ions as well as fluoride ions and further includes as an antinucleating agent, to stabilize the solution against precipitation, 2-phosphono-butane-tricarboxylic acid-1,2,4 or water soluble salt thereof, the pH of the solution being about 5-9, preferably close to physiological conditions, such as about 6.8-7.5.

Abstract: Aqueous toothpaste containing abrasive particles of Bayer process alkaline alpha-alumina trihydrate which has been milled in the presence of a surface-modifying agent. Carboxylic acids containing a polar and a non-polar group and hydrophilic pyrogenic silica are surface-modifying agents. The toothpaste may be packaged in unlined aluminum tubes.

Abstract: Toothpaste containing abrasive particles of milled alpha-alumina trihydrate, alkali metal monofluorophosphate and alkali metal fluoride, the total fluoride corresponding to about 500 to 1000 ppm F, which toothpaste is compatible with an unlined aluminum container and is effective to reduce enamel solubility.

Abstract: A novel vinyl phosphonic acid/vinyl phosphonyl fluoride copolymer, and oral compositions containing the same, are disclosed having antigingivitis activity.