Abstract: Novel film-forming polymers having a carbon backbone and pendant groups containing quaternised nitrogen atoms, at least one substituent on the quaternised nitrogen being hydrophobic and containing at least 8 carbon atoms, have antiperspirant properties. For use as antiperspirants, they are dissolved or suspended in a non-aqueous carrier with a small amount of water.

Abstract: Novel film-forming polymers having a carbon backbone and pendant groups containing quaternised nitrogen atoms, at least one substituent on the quaternised nitrogen being hydrophobic and containing at least 8 carbon atoms, have antiperspirant properties. For use as antiperspirants, they are dissolved or suspended in a non-aqueous carrier with a small amount of water.

Abstract: A composition comprising fluoride ion and a polymer which is permselective to fluoride ion is provided for dental prophylaxis or therapy. The composition may be formulated as a gel, for example in a toothpaste; as a dentifrice; or as a mouthwash.

Abstract: A method of treating a surface to render the surface resistant to undesired adsorption from an aqueous environment, involving treating the surface with a solution containing a polymer mixture comprising (1) a polymer containing (a) reactive groups (A) capable of bonding with the surface to be treated and (b) hydrophobic groups (B); and (2) a polymer comprising (c) at least one hydrophilic polymeric chain (c) and (d) at least one hydrophobic group (D) in the presence of water. Compositions containing the polymer mixture may be used as mouthwashes to prevent or reduce tooth decay and prevent plaque formation. They may also be applied to various surfaces where prevention and/or reduction of colonization by microorganisms on the surfaces is desired.