Abstract: The adhesive patch for the delivery of topical agents to the skin including a polymer matrix, generally a hydrogel matrix having adhesive properties, a skin conditioner and a penetration enhancer. The hydrogel matrix including purified water, glycerin, polyacylate, sorbitol, kaolin, CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose), alcohol, castor oil, TWEEN 80 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate), fragrance and citric acid. Skin conditioners and penetration enhancers including methyl sulfonyl methane, glucosamine and chondroitin. The matrix may also include a topically effective drug. The adhesive patch includes a support backing of non-woven material or a non-occlusive film and a protective film covering the polymer matrix.

Abstract: A composition and a method of use for reducing malsensory agents comprising a component selected from the group consisting of fragrances, flavors, unfragranced carriers and mixtures thereof, with undecylenic acid and/or a derivative thereof, in an amount effective to reduce the malsensory agents and allow release of the component from the composition.

Abstract: A composition and a method of use for reducing malsensory agents comprising a component selected from the group consisting of fragrances, flavors, unfragranced carriers and mixtures thereof, with undecylenic acid and/or a derivative thereof, in an amount effective to reduce the malsensory agents and allow release of the component from the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relate to a sanitary tampon comprising a compact applicator and a tampon (3) of compressed absorbent material stored within the applicator, the applicator having an inner tube (1) and an outer tube (2) slidably disposed over the inner tube (1). The outer tube (2) has a distal discharge end (4) for insertion into the body of the user. The tampon (3) is solid and substantially cylindrical in shape and is constructed such that at least a part of the body (11) of the tampon (3) adjacent the proximal end (13) sits at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the applicator so that when the inner tube (1) is withdrawn past the proximal end (13) of the tampon (3) to prime the applicator for use, the proximal end (13) of the tampon will urge itself against the inner surface of the outer tube (2) and when the inner tube (1) is pushed back into the outer tube (2) to expel the tampon, the tampon is hindered from re-entering the distal end (6) of the inner tube (1).

Abstract: A tampon comprising a compressed pledget of absorbent material, shaped for insertion into a body cavity, and a withdrawal cord attached to the tampon to facilitate removal of the tampon from the body cavity. The pledget, prior to compression, is a filament tow of substantially hydrophilic filaments. The filaments have a substantially permanently crimped configuration, and are disposed in a randomly out-of-phase orientation with respect to each other so as to increase the pore volume ratio of the pledget, i.e., the fraction of pledget volume occupied by interfilament spaces or interstices between filaments. Preferably the pore volume ratio of the tampon is in the range of 60 to 95%, more preferably 70 to 90%, most preferably 80 to 85%.

Abstract: Dental cream in contact with a polyolefin resin surface of a package such as a laminate tube, a mechanical dispenser or a flexible sachet. The dental cream contains at least a major amount of dentally acceptable water-insoluble polishing material, alpha-alumina trihydrate, a liquid aqueous humectant vehicle wherein glycerine and sorbitol are humectants, a gelling agent and benzoic acid to reduce pH and prevent syneresis due to contact between the dental cream and the polyolefin resin.

Abstract: A package for a flowable material comprising, an elongated collapsible tube defining a chamber to receive the material, the tube having a tapered shoulder, with the shoulder having a generally central opening. The package has a separate insert comprising a hollow tubular section received in the opening, with the tubular section having an outer end portion located outside of the shoulder, and an inner end portion extending into the chamber a sufficient distance to prevent extrusion of the material in the region of the shoulder through the tubular section, and a device for sealingly engaging the shoulder around the opening.

Abstract: A package comprising, an elongated collapsible tube defining a chamber to receive a flowable material, with the tube having a tapered shoulder, and a hollow neck having an inner end extending from the shoulder, and an outer end. The shoulder normally causes flavor loss of the material in the region of the chamber adjacent the shoulder. The package has an insert comprising a tubular section having an outer end connected to the neck, and an inner end extending into the chamber a sufficient distance to prevent extrusion of the material in the region of the shoulder through the neck.

Abstract: Dental cream in contact with a polyolefin resin surface of a package such as a laminate tube, a mechanical dispenser or a flexible sachet. The dental cream contains a dentally acceptable water-insoluble alkaline earth metal salt, a liquid vehicle and an alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose gelling agent. The liquid vehicle contains water, glycerine and sorbitol and, as an additive to prevent syneresis due to contact between the dental cream and polyolefin resin, a stabilizer in the form of parahydroxybenzoate ester.

Abstract: Dental cream in contact with a polyolefin resin surface of a package such as a laminate tube, a mechanical dispenser or a flexible sachet. The dental cream contains a dentally acceptable water-insoluble alkaline earth metal salt, a liquid vehicle and a gelling agent. The liquid vehicle contains water, glycerine and sorbitol and, as an additive to prevent syneresis due to contact between the dental cream and the polyolefin resin, propylene glycol which acts also as a preservative against bacterial contamination of the product.

Abstract: Gel dentifrice of desirable consistency having a low water content and a hydrous silica gel polishing agent and an antinucleating agent containing at least one phosphonic group. Optimum consistency is attained by incorporating the antinucleating agent into a gel phase containing humectant and gelling agent prior to incorporation of the polishing agent therein.

Abstract: Gel dentifrice of desirable consistency having a low water content and a hydrous silica gel polishing agent and an antinucleating agent containing at least one phosphonic group. Optimum consistency is attained by incorporating the antinucleating agent into a gel phase containing humectant and gelling agent prior to incorporation of the polishing agent therein.

Abstract: Astringent dentifrice containing a water-soluble zinc salt and alkali metal monofluorophosphate and a hydrous silica gel polishing agent compatible and substantially non-reactive with each of the zinc salt and the alkali metal monofluorophosphate.

Abstract: Astringent gel dentifrice containing a water-soluble zinc salt, a hydrous silica gel polishing agent compatible and substantially non-reactive with the zinc salt and alkali metal carboxymethyl cellulose.

Abstract: Astringent dentifrice containing a water-soluble zinc salt and a hydrous silica gel polishing agent compatible and substantially non-reactive with the zinc salt.

Abstract: A dentifrice preparation of desirable rheological properties suitable for efficient filling into a mechanically operated or pressure differential dentifrice dispenser and extrusion therefrom which dentifrice comprises an alpha-alumina trihydrate polishing agent and many active ingredients and a gelling agent mixture of xanthan and iota-carrageenan.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition of desirable rheological properties suitable for efficient filling into a mechanically operated or pressure differential dentifrice dispenser and extrusion therefrom which dentifrice comprises an alpha-alumina trihydrate polishing agent and many active ingredients and a gelling agent mixture of a cellulosic gelling agent such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and iota-carrageenan.

Abstract: Dentifrice containing a liquid vehicle containing water, a gelling agent, a dual source of at least about 500 ppm of fluorine comprising sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate, a precipitated, amorphous silica gel having an average particle size of 1 to 30 microns and(a) a surface area of 1 to 600 m.sup.2 /g,(b) a pore volume of 0.05 to 0.5 cm.sup.3 /g,(c) a product of surface area (in m.sup.2 /g).times.pore volume (in cm.sup.3 /g) less than or equal to 240,(d) a calculated pore diameter of 1.5 to 2.5 nm, and(e) a water content of less than 25% by weight, a source of calcium corresponding to up to about 0.004% by weight (40 ppm) of calcium ion and about 0.25%-5% by weight of an alkali metal phytate. The alkali metal phytate improves retention of total soluble fluorine.

Abstract: A visually clear pigmented dentifrice in which a color-intensive conjugated pigment, such as a phthalocyanine is dispersed homogeneously throughout the clear dentifrice. The dentifrice is characterized as retaining color without substantial fading and with retention of clarity.