Abstract: It is described a capsule (10) for dispensing a beverage comprising: a main body (20) suitable for containing a product (P) to be dispensed, which comprises a bottom (22) and a side wall (24), extending from said bottom (22) and ending with an edge (26); a closing member (30) suitable for sealably closing said main body (20); and at least one first valve means (40) suitable for allowing the beverage to come out from the capsule (10) or for allowing a liquid to enter into the capsule (10). The main body (20) is made from cellulose pulp, the closing member (30) is made from biocompatible material and the capsule (10) further comprises a first sealing film made from edible material comprising at least one salt of alginic acid (23) and positioned inside said bottom (22) of the main body (20) at least at said at least one first valve means (40). It is also described a method for manufacturing a capsule for dispensing a beverage, as defined above.

Abstract: A dental care product comprising carbonate-substituted fluoro-hydroxyapatite particles having the formula: Ca(10-z-y-m)ZnxSryMm(PO4)(6-z)(CO3)z(OH)2-wFw wherein M is selected from the group comprising Mg, Se, K and mixtures thereof; x is a number comprised between 0 and 0.02; y is a number comprised between 0.0010 and 0.015; m is a number between 0 and 0.5; z is a number comprised between 0.0010 and 0.010 and w is a number comprised between 0.000002 and 0.0001; wherein said fluoro-hydroxyapatite particles have a crystallinity degree CD comprised between 50 and 85%.

Abstract: The present invention refers to oral care and oral hygiene products having photocatalytic activity comprising particles of a calcium phosphate compound, superficially functionalised with TiO2 nanoparticles in crystalline form, said TiO2 nanoparticles having: a) a substantially lamellar morphology; b) an aspect ratio (AR) comprised between 5 and 30; c) a surface structure having face (001) as outermost face of the crystalline lattice; and d) wherein the TiO2 is in the form of anatase, optionally mixed with rutile and/or brookite.

Abstract: It is described an irradiation device (10; 100) of a paste-type composition (C) comprising a container body (12; 120) equipped with a longitudinal through opening (14; 140), for the transit of the paste-type composition (C) to be irradiated, and with a dispensing head (18; 180) extending from the longitudinal through opening (14; 140); at least one irradiation element (24; 240) arranged in the container body (12; 120) and suitable for irradiating the paste-type composition (C) in transit in the longitudinal through opening (14; 140); and an energy source (26; 260) also arranged in the container body (12; 120) and in electrical connection with the at least one irradiation element (24; 240). It is also described a cartridge (50) for application on a treatment site of a paste-type composition (C) to be irradiated, the cartridge comprising a tube (30; 300) of paste-type composition (C) able be removably associated with such a irradiation device (10; 100).

Abstract: A bottle with a dispensing device includes a cap having a female screw; a tubular element, coaxial with the female screw, having a lower end, which is closed by a bottom wall and projects inside the neck of the bottle; and a collar joined to the top of the tubular element through a tear-away. A hollow piston having an open lower end is inserted in the tubular element and is suitable for breaking through the bottom wall of the cap after the collar together with the tear-away ring has been removed. The hollow piston and bottom wall of the tubular element define a chamber containing a product. The lower end of the hollow piston has an inclined profile. Means are provided to stop the stroke of the hollow piston before the bottom wall completely detaches and prevent the hollow piston from rotating at the end of its stroke.

Abstract: A dental care product comprising carbonate-substituted fluoro-hydroxyapatite particles having the formula: Ca(10-z-y-m)ZnxSryMm(PO4)(6-z)(CO3)z(OH)2-wFw wherein M is selected from the group comprising Mg, Se, K and mixtures thereof; x is a number comprised between 0 and 0.02; y is a number comprised between 0.0010 and 0.015; m is a number between 0 and 0.5; z is a number comprised between 0.0010 and 0.010 and w is a number comprised between 0.000002 and 0.0001; wherein said fluoro-hydroxyapatite particles have a crystallinity degree CD comprised between 50 and 85%.

Abstract: A bottle with a dispensing device includes a cap having a female screw; a tubular element, coaxial with the female screw, having a lower end, which is closed by a bottom wall and projects inside the neck of the bottle; and a collar joined to the top of the tubular element through a tear-away. A hollow piston having an open lower end is inserted in the tubular element and is suitable for breaking through the bottom wall of the cap after the collar together with the tear-away ring has been removed. The hollow piston and bottom wall of the tubular element define a chamber containing a product. The lower end of the hollow piston has an inclined profile. Means are provided to stop the stroke of the hollow piston before the bottom wall completely detaches and prevent the hollow piston from rotating at the end of its stroke.

Abstract: The invention relates to biologically active nanoparticles of a carbonate-substituted non-stoichiometric hydroxyapatite, having: a) a crystallinity degree CD lower than 40%, the crystallinity degree being defined as CD=(1?X/Y)·100 wherein: Y=height of the diffraction maximum at 2?=33°, X=height of the diffraction background at 2?=33° of the nanoparticles X-ray diffraction pattern; b) a length L ranging from 20 to 200 nm and a width W ranging from 5 to 30 nm; and c) an aspect ratio AR comprised between 2 and 40, the aspect ratio being defined as AR=L/W. The biologically active nanoparticles of the invention find a preferred use in oral or dental hygiene applications and may be formulated as compositions for oral or dental hygiene such as, for example, solutions, suspensions, oils, gels or other solid products.