Abstract: Use as antibacterial agents of the oral cavity of formulations comprising zinc compounds having formula: [R—(OCH2CH2)n—OSO3?].½Zn2+??(I) wherein R is a linear or branched C6-C20 saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chain, n is an integer in the range zero-20.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method of predicting and adjusting the viscosity of consumer product compositions prior to their final formulation. The prediction aides the determination of the amount of a viscosity modifier to introduce in the manufacture of the final formulation to ensure the compositions have viscosities that satisfies consumer preferences, among other things.

Abstract: Processes for preparing an oral care composition having improved taste, color, odor and/or clarity, wherein said processes comprise the steps of: providing an unfiltered dentifrice component selected from unfiltered alkyl phosphate surfactants, alkyl phosphate ethoxylated surfactants, lauryl sulfate surfactants, betaine surfactants, antibacterial agents, cetyl pyridinium chloride, metal Salts, phytic acids, or mixtures thereof; filtering the unfiltered dentifrice component with an adsorbent to form a filtered dentifrice component; and incorporating the filtered dentifrice component into the oral care composition. In one such process, activated carbon with a median particle size of less than or equal to about 30 ?m, optionally a macro-mesoporous:microporous ratio about 0.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising low molecular weight polymeric materials and surfactants having reduced irritation associated therewith, methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic and/or amphoteric surfactant, the methods comprising combining a low molecular weight polymeric material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to produce a reduced irritation personal care composition, and methods of using such compositions to cleanse the hair or skin with reduced irritation.

Abstract: An enhancing composition comprising a solvent and a base compound creates an alkaline environment for activating peroxide whiteners and accelerating the formation of free radicals from the peroxide to effect the oxidation of organic molecules causing staining of the dentition. In one embodiment, potassium hydroxide is dissolved in water to form a strongly alkaline liquid. A surfactant may also be included to clean the surfaces of the user's teeth in advance of application of the whitening composition. A peroxide may be added to the enhancing composition to provide a tooth whitening. Other additives for taste, texture, viscosity, and other oral care or oral hygiene purposes may also be included in the enhancing composition. The enhancing composition may be used for advance application to the dentition before a whitening compound. In addition, a rinse may be used after the whitening composition to neutralize the alkaline environment.

Abstract: Concentrated fatty alcohol sulfate preparations which comprise at least 35% by weight of fatty alcohol sulfate (FAS) are described. The compositions are aqueous, but, besides the FAS, also comprise polyols, fatty acid alkylamides and/or oil-soluble betaines. They are suitable for the production of detergents and cleaners, but also for the production of cosmetic compositions, in particular dental care compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are a liquid type dentifrice composition primarily containing silver particles which is drawn out in foam state when used to brush teeth to prevent the liquid dentifrice from flowing down during tooth-brushing, resulting in effective and convenient tooth-brushing function and exhibit bactericidal action and protect mouth and teeth from periodontal disease and other mouth diseases because of original properties of silver ingredients in the dentifrice composition; and, in addition to, a mousse type dentifrice formulation using the same that improves aesthetic property and product quality thereof. The inventive dentifrice composition primarily containing silver particles useful for mouthwash comprises: at least one surfactant selected from a group consisting of 0.5 to 3% by weight of SQdium lauryl sulfate, 0.05 to 1% by weight of sodium sarcosine laurate, 0.5 to 5% by weight of alkyl polyglucoside and 0.

Abstract: An aqueous shear-thinning personal care composition comprises: (a) at least 3 wt % of a sulfonate compound of general formula (I): where R1 represents a C8-22 alkyl group alkyl group; R2 represents a C1-4 alkyl group; each of R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group; and M+ represents a sodium or potassium cation; (b) at least 3 wt % of an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant; (c) at least 10 wt % of water; and (d) at least 0.5 wt % of an additional component in the form of particles or droplets suspended in the composition. The composition is stable in an aqueous environment and can be formulated with a wide range of additional components.

Abstract: A toothpaste composition comprising a surfactant, an abrasive, a humectant, triglyceride oil, a carboxylated polysaccharide, and a sulphated or sulphonated polysaccharide and the use of a sulphated or sulphonated polysaccharide, in particular a carrageenan, to improve the in-use foam quality of a toothpaste.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising a fused silica abrasive and a gel network.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices and methods for detecting and identifying microorganisms comprising a porous body having regions of differing pore size, said regions being associated with different chromogens specific to enzymes produced by microorganisms. Devices and methods according to the present invention may be useful in the detection and identification of food and water borne microorganisms as well as in the detection of bacteria that may be associated with infection, such as urinary tract infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of suppressing coloration of catechins, which contains adding, to catechins, a water-soluble polymer forming a water-insoluble complex with catechins, as well as hydrogel particles containing a water-insoluble complex between catechins and a polymer forming a water-insoluble complex with catechins. Further, the present invention relates to a dentifrice composition containing hydrogel particles containing catechins and a polymer forming a water-insoluble complex with catechins, a binder and water.

Abstract: An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, a confectionary, a lozenge, a compressed tablet, and an edible film.

Abstract: A proposed toothpaste is disclosed providing a synergistic composition for toothpaste to prevent decay, to prevent and control dental plague and gingivitis, and to suppress growth of wide spectrum of micro organisms that cause periodontal disease, while not exhibiting any harmful particular side effect. It allows absorbing and removing odor components out of the oral cavity for a long period of time, removing stain from the teeth, and polishing them. The toothpaste comprises: Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Glycerin, Water, Calcium Carbonate, Xylitol-70%, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum (E-415), Cellulose Gum (E-466), Hydrated Silica, Titanium Dioxide (E-171), Peppermint Oil, Commiphora Myrrh Extract, Menthol, Charcoal, Grape Seed Oil, and Extract of Brazilian Acai Berry. Particular amounts of weight units for preferred embodiments are provided, as well as a sample method of preparation the toothpaste.

Abstract: A composition for measurably improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container. In exemplary embodiments, the methods, systems and kits disclosed herein are suitable for measurably reducing an amount of gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding, plaque and/or tartar.

Abstract: Pigment mixtures which have at least two components, where component A comprises effect pigments based on glass flakes and component B comprises flake-form, needle-shaped, spherical or crystalline colorants or fillers, and to the use thereof, in particular in cosmetic formulations and for the coloring or as a coating of products in the foods and pharmaceuticals sector are described.

Abstract: The invention includes an oral care composition that reduces and/or eliminates the perception of tooth sensitivity. The composition includes an adherent material and silica particles having an average particle size of about 8 microns or less. The silica particles are present in the composition in an amount of about 5% by weight. Also included within the scope of the invention are related methods, such as methods of occluding a dentin tubule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavor oils including mint-, fruit- and spice-type flavors that are specially processed to substantially eliminate low-molecular weight sulfur compounds, in particular dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), which has been found to be the main precursor of malodorous species such as dimethyl sulfide and methyl mercaptan. These malodorous species are produced via oxidation-reduction reactions involving such sulfur-containing compounds present in flavor oils. A preferred processing method is an aqueous-washing process, which has advantages of being simple, inexpensive and easy to implement while importantly avoiding the problems of typical processes including non-selective removal of desirable components and subjecting the flavor oils to extreme conditions that may destroy other components and result in undesirable changes in flavor or odor character.

Abstract: There are provided oral mouth rinse compositions, consisting essentially of: a) 1–20 wt % of an orally acceptable peroxide, b) 0.5–15 wt % of an orally acceptable sulfate, bisulfate, pyrosulfate salt of an inorganic cation or mixtures thereof, and c) water to 100 wt %. There are further provided methods of preparing and using said compositions as well as kits for maintaining the components to prepare said compositions.

Abstract: An oral composition comprising 0.5 to 10% by weight of an abrasive precipitated silica having a 50 percentile (d50) of particle diameter being 5 ?m or less, a 90 percentile (d90) of particle diameter being 15 ?m or less and an RDA value of 120 or more, and 0.01 to 5% by weight of at least one of sulfosuccinate surfactants represented by general formula (1): [wherein either X1 or X2 is R1O—(AO)n— or the like and the other is M2O—; M1 and M2 are the same or different and each represent hydrogen, alkali metal, etc.; R1 is C8-22 alkyl, etc.; AO is C2-3 oxyalkylene and the average number of moles of AO addition polymerization, “n”, is 0 to 20; and B is —NH— etc.

Abstract: Oral rinse and dentifrice compositions, comprising a phenolic selected from the group consisting of menthol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, thymol, triclosan, and mixtures thereof; and a cyclodextrin selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl ?-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl ?-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl ?-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl ?-cyclodextrin, ?-cyclodextrin, methyl ?-cyclodextrin, and mixtures thereof. These compositions are useful in retarding the development of plaque, treating gingivitis, and in treating the presence of micro-organisms in the oral cavity.

Abstract: A two component desensitizing dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first dentifrice component containing an enzyme such as papain and a second dentifrice component containing an ionic surfactant such as sodium lauryl sulfate, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth whereby enzyme activity is maintained with improved dentifrice foaming characteristics.

Abstract: An oral composition comprises water and a cyclic carbonate compound in a certain ratio. In this case, the ratio of the water and the cyclic carbonate compound is such that when the water and the cyclic carbonate compound are mixed together the mixture goes into a 2-phase state. Moreover, the oral composition may further comprise a polyol, and in this case the ratio of the water, the cyclic carbonate compound and the polyol is such that when the water, the cyclic carbonate compound and the polyol are mixed together the mixture goes into a 2-phase state. The oral composition has an excellent effect of removing accumulations on dental surfaces or between teeth through a physico-chemical action, rather than relying purely on a mechanical action.

Abstract: The invention relates to oral care compositions such as toothpaste, gels, tooth powders, mouthwashes, mouth rinses, gums, mouth sprays and lozenges comprising diglycerol. The diglycerol is used as a humectant in the compositions. The compositions may further comprise water, flavoring agents, active compounds, emulsifier, alcohol, sweeteners, thickening agents, surfactants, suspending agents, astringent and toning drug extracts, flavor correctants, abrasives or polishes, deodorizing agents, preservatives, flavoring buffers, whitening agents, wound-healing and inflammation inhibiting substances, colorants, dyes, pigments, abrasives, polishes, antimicrobial agents, pH buffers and other additives and fillers.

Abstract: Systems for delivering cosmetic and therapeutic actives to the oral cavity employ a strip comprising a first layer of material, a second layer comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000, and a cosmetic or therapeutic active included within the second layer. Therapeutic and cosmetic actives in compositions comprising polybutene inhibit or prevent gingivitis, caries, staining, fungi, bacteria and plaque build-up in the oral cavity by means of the delivery system.

Abstract: A confectionery composition comprising: (i) an effective amount of a natural plant extract selected from tea, gold thread, honeysuckle, magnolia extracts and mixtures thereof; (ii) an oral care active selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus agents; anti-plaque agents; fluoride ion source; desensitising agents; oral malodour control agents; H2 antagonists; and mixtures thereof; (iii) less than about 10% water; and (iv) a suitable confectionery carrier material.

Abstract: Aqueous oral and dental care compositions are comprising of: (a) from about 0.1 to about 20% by weight of surfactant granules which are the product of the process which comprises subjecting an aqueous paste comprised of from about 40 to about 60% by weight of a monoglyceride (ether) sulfate to simultaneous drying and granulation in a fluidized bed; (b) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of an abrasive, a polish, or a combination thereof; (c) from 0 to about 65% by weight of a humectant; (d) from 0 to about 2% by weight of chitosan; (e) from 0 to about 3% by weight of a flavoring and; (f) from 0 to about 5% by weight other auxiliaries including water wherein the weight of all components adds up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: An adhesive composition that includes a mixture of a cationically polymerizable component, an acidic component, and an initiator is provided. Preferably, the initiator comprises an iodonium salt, a visible light sensitizer, and an electron donor compound, wherein the initiator has a photoinduced potential greater than or equal to that of N,N-dimethylaniline in a standard solution of 2.9×10−5 moles/g diphenyl iodonium hexafluoroantimonate and 1.5×10−5 moles/g camphorquinone in 2-butanone. This adhesive composition is cationically polymerizable and is able to bond to hard tissue and cationic restorative materials upon curing.

Abstract: A particulate glucomannan gel is produced by swelling a glucomannan-rich flour with water in the presence of ethanol, treating the swollen particles with an alkali to form gelled particles followed by drying. The dried gel particles are incorporated into hygenic or cosmetic preparations as a deposit-cleaning agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing an acidic aqueous medium and at least one crosslinked poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid) polymer neutralized to at least 90%. The composition contains, distributed randomly: (a) from 90 to 99.9% by weight of units of formula (1); and in which X+ denotes a cation or a mixture of cations, it being possible for at most 10 mol % of the cations X+ to be protons H+; (b) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of crosslinking units originating from at least one monomer having at least two olefinic double bonds; the proportions by weight being defined with respect to the total weight of the polymer. The invention also relates to the use of this composition in the cosmetic treatment of keratinous substances, in particular of the skin, hair and mucous membranes, and in particular to a non-therapeutic process for depigmentation of the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color changing toothpaste which contains color reagents for interacting to provide a color change indicative of tooth brushing time. The color reagents comprise two separate color components which may be an FD&C dye, and FD&C lake or a natural food color, the two separate color components being adapted to interact after a predetermined brushing time to produce a third color. Optionally, the toothpaste may contain up to approximately 0.05% by weight of a foaming agent and other components such as a fluoride and a flavoring agent or flavor burst component.

Abstract: The invention provides for an oral care composition which contains a non-cationic, water-insoluble or sparingly water-soluble antimicrobial agent, and an alkalimetal, ammonium or substituted ammonium alkylsulphate which contains a straight-chain, saturated or unsaturated C10 alkyl group.

Abstract: This invention provides methods, reagents, and kits that are useful for diagnosing infection by E. histolytica. The methods are based on the discovery of binding agents, including recombinant polyclonal antibodies, that bind to the 29 kDa antigen of E. histolytica.

Abstract: Dental compositions are provided comprising a) a polymerizable component, b) a fluoride-releasing material, c) a hydrophilic component, d) a polymerization initiator, and e) an acidic component. This dental composition is substantially free of added water, and has a Water Uptake Value of at least about 1.5 g of water per 100 g composition in 2 weeks. Compositions are also provided that comprise a) a polymerizable component, b) acid reactive filler, c) a hydrophilic component, d) a polymerization initiator, and e) an acidic component. The above materials are provided in amounts sufficient that the resulting composition has extremely desirable rheological properties.

Abstract: Oral hygiene formulations comprising foaming surfactants are dispensed in the form of foams by means of an air-driven propellantless dispenser. The formulations comprise mouthwashes, rinses and dentifrices containing one or more antimicrobial anti-plaque and anti-cariogenic agents.

Abstract: A preparation for inhibiting the release of mercury or to render mercury that is released when treating amalgam dental fillings or when inserting new amalgam fillings, harmless. The preparation contains at least 0.01 percent by weight of a physiologically acceptable organic sulphur compound, which includes at least one group chosen from SH and R.sub.1,-S.sub.n,-R.sub.2, where n=1--6. The use of such a preparation in mouth washes, mouth sprays, toothpastes, dental prophylactic pastes or rinsing/cooling liquids intended for use when drilling, abrading, polishing or cleaning with the aid of dental instruments. A therapeutic treatment preparation may include cysteine for rendering Hg harmless in solution form and/or gas form in the oral cavities of human beings and animals.

Abstract: An aqueous-based, pleasant tasting, non-toxic bubble-making composition of at least one surfactant, at least one bubble-stabilizer functionally compatible with the selected surfactant(s) and other constituents of the composition, appearing in quantities relative to each other and the composition as a whole sufficient to produce bubbles of the desired form, size and stability but non-toxic if consumed orally in substantial quantities by a child, and at least one taste-enhancing agent functionally compatible with the composition as a whole in quantities relative thereto to produce a bubble-making composition which is relatively pleasant tasting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral formulation contained in physically separated compartments of a suitable dispenser, comprising a first oral composition comprising from about 0.5% to about 50% of an alkali metal bicarbonate salt and from about 50% to about 99.5% of one or more aqueous carriers; and a second oral composition comprising a safe and effective amount of a plant species of the Ericaceae family or its extract and from about 40% to about 99.9% of one or more aqueous carriers.

Abstract: This invention relates to microbicidal and sanitizing soap compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to microbicidal and sanitizing soap compositions that incorporate agents with tuberculocidal properties in ready-to-use form that has gel properties or thixotropic-properties and to soap concentrate compositions suitable for dilution in or with water or non-aqueous diluent to produce gel-like or thixotropic solutions or dispersions ranging from free flowing to solidified forms. The ready-to-use compositions and the concentrate compositions are applied for purposes of personal or animal hygiene or sanitizing on hair, hands and skin or other body parts, or are applied on inanimate surfaces and objects that need to be sanitized.

Abstract: Disclosed are toothpaste compositions and a process for preparing such compositions comprising dental abrasive, humectant, fluidized polymer suspension and a suitable vehicle for the humectant, wherein the fluidized polymer suspension comprises: polyethylene glycol, carboxymethyl cellulose and hydrated thickening silica.

Abstract: There is provided a dental composition for relieving dentin hypersensitivity, which occludes dentinal tubules having an opening on the surface of dentin to relieve dentin hypersensitivity thereby to give an immediate relieving effect and to maintain the relieving effect for a long time.The dental composition for relieving dentin hypersensitivity, which comprises (A) a low molecular weight compound which can produce a precipitate which is hardly soluble in water when it reacts with a calcium compound, or which comprises the above component (A), (B) a calcium compound and/or (C) an aqueous polymer emulsion having a particle size smaller than that of a dentinal tubule and forming an agglomerate or a hardly soluble gel larger than the diameter of a dentinal tubule when it reacts with a calcium compound.

Abstract: A striped and/or speckled dentifrice stable to color bleeding, wherein at least one dentifrice component contains a colorant entrained in a high density polyethylene matrix having a melting point range as measured by DSC is between about 110.degree. C. and about 145.degree. C., whereby on storage substantially no visually observable colorant bleeding is present in any other dentifrice component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, compositions are disclosed which comprise an agent capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins, and which additionally reverse pre-formed crosslinks in the advanced glycosylation endproducts by cleaving alpha-dicarbonyl-based protein crosslinks present in the advanced glycosylation endproducts. Certain agents useful are thiazolium salts. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated. A novel immunoassay for detection of the reversal of the nonenzymatic crosslinking is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a dental composition for relieving dentin hypersensitivity comprising (A) an aqueous emulsion component which contains, as emulsion particles, polymer particles having a diameter smaller than that of a dentinal tubule and forming an agglomerate larger than the diameter of a dentinal tubule when they react with a calcium compound, and (B) a water-soluble organic acid component or a water-soluble salt component thereof, a calcium salt of the organic acid being insoluble or hardly soluble in water. Using this composition, dentinal tubules open to the surface of dentin are occluded to relieve dentin hypersensitivity immediately and lastingly.

Abstract: Stable oral compositions containing an antibacterial casein glycomacropeptide, an anionic surfactant, and a hydrolyzed protein stabilizer, which stabilizes the casein glycomacropeptide in the presence of the anionic surfactant against inactivation without substantially reducing its antibacterial properties.

Abstract: A composition for the cleaning and protection of partial dentures and the associated natural teeth of the wearer consisting essentially of a peroxy bleach cleanser in an amount of from about 5.0 wt % to about 70.0 wt % of the total weight of the composition; a fluoride source incorporated in a polymer matrix in a polymer/fluoride weight ratio of from about 3:1 to 1:3; at least one surfactant in an amount of from about 3.0 wt % to about 18.0 wt %; an organic peroxy acid bleach in an amount of from about 10.0 wt % to about 40.0 wt %; an active bicarbonate-based effervescent agent in an amount of from about 5.0 wt % to about 65.0 wt %. The composition is formulated as a two-layer compressed tablet wherein one layer contains the peroxyacid bleach cleanser and surfactant while the other layer contains the fluoride and a surfactant.

Abstract: A visually clear gel dentifrice comprising a polishing agent having a refractive index of about 1.41 to 1.47, a substantially water-insoluble noncationic antibacterial agent, an aqueous water-humectant liquid vehicle having a refractive index with about 0.02 refractive index units of the refractive index of the polishing agent and surfactant which is a sulfated polyoxyethylene alcohol sodium or potassium salt or a weight mixture of at least 3:1 to sodium or potassium lauryl sulfate with the sulfated polyoxyethylene alcohol or a weight mixture of about 1:3 to about 3:1 of sodium potassium lauryl sulfate with an N-acyl-N-alkyl taurate sodium or potassium salt. The visually clear systems have reduced formation of surfactant crystals when subject to cool temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral hygiene and specifically to an improved method for adding chemotherapeutic agents to dental floss containing several multi-fiber bundles, to methods of treating the oral cavity with the improved dental floss and to the improved dental flosses per se.

Abstract: The use of a sulphated saccharide or a salt or a complex thereof as an ingredient in a topical preparation for the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases or conditions of the tooth or tooth-supporting tissue, in particular for the prophylaxis or treatment of inflammatory and plaque-related conditions, a method of preventing or treating such diseases or conditions by topically applying the sulphated saccharide or salt or complex thereof, and a topical preparation containing the sulphated saccharide or salt or complex thereof for the prophylaxis or treatment of such diseases or conditions. The sulphated saccharide is especially a polysulphated or persulphated saccharide, e.g. sucralfate (sucrose octakis(hydrogen sulphate) aluminum complex) or a sodium and/or potassium salt of sucrose octakis(hydrogen sulphate). The preparation may be in the form of a solution, suspension, salve, paste, powder, gel, cream, dental fixative, periodontal implant, chewing gum, chewable tablet, effervescent tablet or lozenge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises a thiazolium compound capable of inhibiting, and to some extent reversing, the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins by reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product of such target proteins formed by their initial glycosylation. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated. A novel immunoassay for detection of the reversal of the nonenzymatic crosslinking is also disclosed.