Abstract: Provided is a solid phase carrier capable of improving detection sensitivity, and a detection device. The solid phase carrier is provided with a polydimethylsiloxane layer with an initiator on the surface, and titanium dioxide particles distributed in said polydimethylsiloxane layer with an initiator on the surface.

Abstract: A method of cleaning an oral appliance allows a dental patient or other oral appliance wearer to clean the appliance while the appliance is in place in the wearer's mouth. The appliance wearer dispenses a quantity of foamed, cleanser formulation into to his or her mouth, swishes the cleanser around in the mouth for a desired amount of time, and then expectorates any remaining cleanser. A cleaning kit for an oral appliance is also provided and includes a mixture of water, hydrogen peroxide, and at least one surfactant in a foam-dispensing bottle.

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: An antiseptic, polymer-lipid or emulsification agents-based aqueous composition can be used for intraoral removal of denture adhesive residuals. More particularly, the present invention relates to employing a polymer-lipid based or a mixture of polymer-lipids and emulsification agents or a mixture of emulsification agents and Co-emulsification agents for convenient and effective removing the denture adhesive residuals intra mouth or a combination of two ore more polymer-lipids or emulsification agents or Co-emulsification agents thereof.

Abstract: A dental appliance disinfecting composition which includes a chloramine bleaching agent and an amino acid.

Abstract: A composition comprising a solubilized magnolol analog comprising at least one magnolol analog chosen from propyl magnolol, isopropyl magnolol, butyl magnolol, and isobutyl magnolol and a sorbitan ester. These solubilized analogs are useful in personal care, oral care, and home care compositions to provide anti -bacterial activity and reducing the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators. If isopropyl is selected, then the sorbitan ester is at least one of polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate, and a proviso that if isobutyl magnolol is selected, then the sorbitan ester is poloxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate.

Abstract: A dental appliance disinfecting composition which includes a chloramine bleaching agent and an amino acid.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning and sanitizing dental appliances and dentures having at least one of anti-viral, anti-fungal, antibacterial, germicidal, and anti-microbial properties and comprising (a) a surfactant system having a quaternary amine as a first component and a nonionic surfactant as a second component, (b) peppermint oil, (c) a quaternary salt additive, (d) propolis resin extract, (e) antibiotic additive, and (f) Triclosan.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of manganese or iron complexes which, as well as a tetraoxolene unit, contain two macrocyclic, N-containing ligands, especially cyclen or cyclam ligands, in washing and cleaning compositions in the form of granules or powder or solution or suspension for bleaching of coloured stains both on textiles and on hard surfaces. The invention also relates to washing and cleaning compositions which comprise such complexes as bleach activators and to the use thereof for textile washing or for dishwashing detergents and other uses in personal care and other areas.

Abstract: A solid composition including calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite, a builder (e.g., one or more of carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate), an acid, a water-soluble polymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and optionally, a hydrotrope. The composition does not include any potassium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, N-halogenated compounds, peroxides, persulfates, hydantoins, isocyanurates, or carboxylic acids that also have hydroxyl, amino, amido, imino, or imido groups. Upon dissolution of the composition in water, the calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite and acid react to form hypochlorous acid. The use of hypochlorous acid, rather than direct use of an alkaline or alkaline earth hypochlorite results in a composition that is typically acidic rather than basic, and that results in improved cleaning. The composition is particularly suited for cleaning and disinfecting dentures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first part comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a functional ingredient, b) a builder or filler, and c) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first past comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a surfactant, b) a builder, c) an acid, and d) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical composition and method of generating carbon dioxide for use with an insect monitor and/or capture device comprising: i) an effervescent agent; ii) a solid acid; iii) a deliquescent agent; and optionally iv) an anti-clumping agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for cleaning dentures by contacting the dentures with a solid, multi-layered composition having at least two parts in water. The first part of the composition comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a functional ingredient, b) a builder or filler, and c) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.

Abstract: A solid composition including calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite, a builder (e.g., one or more of carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate), an acid, a water-soluble polymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and optionally, a hydrotrope. The composition does not include any potassium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, N-halogenated compounds, peroxides, persulfates, hydantoins, isocyanurates, or carboxylic acids that also have hydroxyl, amino, amido, imino, or imido groups. Upon dissolution of the composition in water, the calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite and acid react to form hypochlorous acid. The use of hypochlorous acid, rather than direct use of an alkaline or alkaline earth hypochlorite results in a composition that is typically acidic rather than basic, and that results in improved cleaning. The composition is particularly suited for cleaning and disinfecting dentures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first part comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a functional ingredient, b) a builder or filler, and c) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.

Abstract: A solid composition including calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite, a builder (e.g., one or more of carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate), an acid, a water-soluble polymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and optionally, a hydrotrope. The composition does not include any potassium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, N-halogenated compounds, peroxides, persulfates, hydantoins, isocyanurates, or carboxylic acids that also have hydroxyl, amino, amido, imino, or imido groups. Upon dissolution of the composition in water, the calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite and acid react to form hypochlorous acid. The use of hypochlorous acid, rather than direct use of an alkaline or alkaline earth hypochlorite results in a composition that is typically acidic rather than basic, and that results in improved cleaning. The composition is particularly suited for cleaning and disinfecting dentures.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a solidified detergent composition is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first part comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a surfactant, b) a builder, c) an acid, and d) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.

Abstract: There is provided a tasteless denture cleaning composition comprising inter alia, a source of hypochlorite, a source of sulfite and precipitated silica gel.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a persulfate-free dental appliance cleanser containing a low-concentration of chlorhexidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for cleaning dentures by contacting the dentures with a solid, multi-layered composition having at least two parts in water. The first part of the composition comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a functional ingredient, b) a builder or filler, and c) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.

Abstract: A solid composition including calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite, a builder (e.g., one or more of carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate), an acid, a water-soluble polymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and optionally, a hydrotrope. The composition does not include any potassium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, N-halogenated compounds, peroxides, persulfates, hydantoins, isocyanurates, or carboxylic acids that also have hydroxyl, amino, amido, imino, or imido groups. Upon dissolution of the composition in water, the calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite and acid react to form hypochlorous acid. The use of hypochlorous acid, rather than direct use of an alkaline or alkaline earth hypochlorite results in a composition that is typically acidic rather than basic, and that results in improved cleaning The composition is particularly suited for cleaning and disinfecting dentures.

Abstract: A solid composition including calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite, a builder (e.g., one or more of carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate), an acid, a water-soluble polymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and optionally, a hydrotrope. The composition does not include any potassium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, N-halogenated compounds, peroxides, persulfates, hydantoins, isocyanurates, or carboxylic acids that also have hydroxyl, amino, amido, imino, or imido groups. Upon dissolution of the composition in water, the calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite and acid react to form hypochlorous acid. The use of hypochlorous acid, rather than direct use of an alkaline or alkaline earth hypochlorite results in a composition that is typically acidic rather than basic, and that results in improved cleaning. The composition is particularly suited for cleaning and disinfecting dentures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, in particular washing and cleaning agents as well as cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations, comprising perhydrolases and alkylene glycol diacetates.

Abstract: A cleanser composition suitable for use with oral appliances, which provides a sensory signal to the user. The sensory signal is such that the user believes the signal to indicate that cleansing of the oral device if occurring or, alternatively, that cleansing action has ceased.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dental appliance cleanser which is a metastable emulsion comprising about 50-99% w/w of an aqueous phase, about 1-50% w/w of a water immiscible oily phase, the oily phase having a combination of a one or more immiscible oils and one or more flavor oils. The dental appliance cleanser is applied to the dental appliance, outside the wearer's mouth, in the form of an aerated foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel perhydrolases, derived from the protease Carlsberg by amino acid exchange in positions 11, 15, 21, 38, 50, 54, 58, 77, 83, 89, 93, 96, 107, 117, 120, 134, 135, 136, 140, 147, 150, 154, 155, 160, 161, 171, 179, 180, 181, 194, 205, 208, 213, 216, 217, 238, 239, 251, 253, 257, and/or 261. The invention further relates to methods for production of said novel perhydrolases, products comprising said novel perhydrolases, particularly bodycare, haircare, shampoo, hair-dyeing, hair-bleaching, oral-care, dental-dare, dental-prosthesis-care, cosmetic, therapeutic (textile) washing, cleaning, rinsing, handwash, washing-up and dish-washing products, and corresponding applications of said novel perhydrolases.

Abstract: A dilutable cleaning composition comprises a pH-elevating component and a pH-lowering component, the composition being such that when it is mixed with water the pH-elevating component dissolves or disperses in the water thereby elevating the pH of the water to at least 8.5 and subsequently the pH-lowering component dissolves or disperses in the water, thereby lowering the pH of the water from at least 8.5 to not more than 4. When the water is at the raised pH, the cleaning composition is effective in removing proteinaceous or fatty soiling, and when the composition is at the lowered pH, the composition is effective at removing alkaline waste materials such as limescale. The cleaning composition is particularly suitable for use as a lavatory or hard surface cleaner.

Abstract: The invention concerns polyorganosiloxanes (POS) grafted with peroxide functions and functions stabilizing the latter. Said stabilized peroxidised POS are designed to form a novel oxidizing system useful as bleaching agents, for example or dental or detergent compositions. The invention aims at and succeeds in providing peroxygenated bleaching agents more stable and more efficient than those known in prior art. The inventive stabilized and peroxidised POS correspond for example to the formula (a). The invention also concerns a method for making said peroxidised POS, the precursors thereof and their uses as bleaching agents in dental compositions (toothpaste or detergent compositions).

Abstract: A dental resin material mixed with a composition containing, as a maincomponent, titanium dioxide whose surface has been partly coated with apatite. In the dental resin material, it is preferable that anatase-, rutile-, brookit-type titanium dioxide or a mixture of these components is used as the titanium dioxide. The apatite for partial coating of titanium dioxide is produced by immersing powdery titanium dioxide in a pseudo body fluid and stirring the immersed titanium dioxide approximately at the same temperature as a human body temperature, i.e., 36° C. In this instance, it is important that the apatite is deposited in the form of platy crystals of less than 2 mm in thickness to cover 0.001-10% of the surface of titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A chemical composition for cleaning an individual's dentures and gums is disclosed. The chemical composition would be in powder form but instead could be made into liquid form by adding water. The chemical composition would brushed onto dentures in an effort to clean the dentures of any powder or substance on them that remains to them after a person has removed them from their mouth.

Abstract: A removing agent comprising a composition containing at least a hydroxycarboxylic acid and a sulfamic acid, said agent being adapted for use in removing calcium compounds, magnesium compounds and organic substances deposited on the dentures, or those on the inner surface of drainpipes for dental units and toilets, drainpipes in operating rooms and supply rooms of hospitals, and drainpipes in transportation means such as trains, vessels and aircraft, and also for use in removing filthy adhesives in various apparatus in the field of chemical industry associated with calcium, power generator equipment, heat exchangers, etc.

Abstract: An oil-based solvent composition for denture adhesive, suitable for use in the oral cavity, containing Melaleuca Alternifolia oil in an oil-based carrier, such as a vegetable oil. Additional solvents such as orange oil and flavorings may be added to the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel microbicide for a detergent comprising an inorganic carrier conjugated with an antimicrobial metal ion, and a denture detergent containing said microbicide.

Abstract: An effervescent compound is disclosed which includes a liquid ingredient, an effervescent system and optionally a solvent. The solvent may be both hydrophilic and have low solubility with effervescent ingredients. The solvent may include an alcohol, a glycol or a glycol ether, for example, but not limited to, 2-butoxyethanol. The effervescent system used in the effervescent compound may be, for example, but is not limited to, expanded sodium perborate and/or a mixture of any or one or more of sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate and potassium carbonate. The effervescent compound may further include any one, or all, or any combination of the following ingredients: surfactants, bleaching compositions, anti-redeposition agents, binders, lubricants, colors, fragrances, and/or optical brighteners.

Abstract: An effervescent compound is disclosed which includes a solvent and an effervescent system. The solvent may be both hydrophilic and have low solubility with organic effervescent ingredients. The solvent may include a glycol ether, for example, but not limited to, 2-butoxyethanol. The effervescent system used in the effervescent compound may be, for example, but is not limited to, expanded sodium perborate or a mixture of sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, and an acid. The effervescent compound may further include any one, or all, or any combination of the following ingredients: surfactants, bleaching compositions, anti-redeposition agents, binders, lubricants, colors, fragrances, and/or optical brighteners. Also disclosed is a method for making an effervescent compound, including the steps of providing a solvent, providing an effervescent system in powder form, and mixing the solvent with the effervescent system, thereby producing a free-flowing effervescent compound.

Abstract: A method of cleaning of an inorganic filler, upon which the inorganic filler used in resin materials for industrial or biological use, particularly dental resin restorative materials, can be more firmly bound to a resin matrix as a substrate, as well as a method of surface processing of the inorganic filler, are provided. The inorganic filler surface is cleaned with an aqueous solution of a peroxo acid and/or a peroxo acid salt, washed with water, and then cleaned with an organic solvent. Further, the cleaned inorganic filler is subjected to a silane coupling processing, thereby the inorganic filler being processed.

Abstract: A method of cleaning of an inorganic filler, upon which the inorganic filler used in resin materials for industrial or biological use, particularly dental resin restorative materials, can be more firmly bound to a resin matrix as a substrate, as well as a method of surface processing of the inorganic filler, are provided. The inorganic filler surface is cleaned with an aqueous solution of a peroxo acid and/or a peroxo acid salt, washed with water, and then cleaned with an organic solvent. Further, the cleaned inorganic filler is subjected to a silane coupling processing, thereby the inorganic filler being processed.

Abstract: A denture cleansing composition for dissolution in water to form a cleansing bath with a initial pH of not more than 4.5. The composition contains at least one bleaching agent, at least one tartar removal agent, and at least one carbonate or bicarbonate. A combination of citric acid and malic acid as tartar removal agents results in increased tartar removal compared to citric acid or malic acid alone. The bleaching agent is an alkali metal or alkaline earth persulfate, perborate, percarbonate, or perphosphate. Preferably, the active agents are present as visually discrete particles. The composition is more stable than compositions having bisulfate as a tartar removal agent and avoids the unpleasant taste due to bisulfate. Potassium monopersulfate is an effective bleaching agent. Sodium bicarbonate and carbonate act as pH regulators and as effervescence agents to avoid gradient formation in the bath and to help remove particles from the dentures.

Abstract: A flavor, perfume, coolant or antimicrobial composition comprising an aminoalkylsilicone having an aminosiloxane content of from about 0.1%-2% on a repeating unit basis. The composition provides improved surface residuality, impact and/or antimicrobial efficacy.

Abstract: A denture cream for cleaning dentures and removable dental prostheses comprising a peroxide stabilized against chemical degradation by a combination of a bicarbonate and a phosphate, such as an alkali monofluorophosphate.

Abstract: An antimicrobial, abrasive, polishing compound, colloidal suspension or gel formulated for the controlling of microbial cross-contamination in the pumicing or polishing of prosthetic and orthodontic dental appliances and related materials. The colloidal suspension provides continuous, instant access to a pre-mixed polishing compound with excellent antimicrobial activity for use by dental offices and laboratories.

Abstract: Polymer complexes which comprises hydrogen peroxide, a polymer suitable for complex formation with hydrogen peroxide, and at least one metal colloid and/or metal salt are prepared as described and used in bactericidal compositions, disinfectant systems, hair cosmetic compositions and as free-radical initiators for chemical reactions.

Abstract: Bleaching compositions and a method are reported using peroxynitrite for bleaching as an active substance. Stains and soil can be removed from fabrics, household hard surfaces, dentures and other substrates.

Abstract: A bleach composition comprising an inorganic persalt bleaching agent, a lipophile selected from flavorants, perfumes, physiological coolants, antimicrobial agents and mixtures thereof, and a dimethicone copolyol selected from alkyl- and alkoxy-dimethicone copolyols having formula (I) wherein: X is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy and acyl groups having from about 1 to about 16 carbon atoms, Y is selected from alkyl and alkoxy groups having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, n is from about 0 to about 200, m is from about 1 to about 40, q is from about 1 to about 100, the molecular weight of the residue (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O--).sub.x (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O--).sub.y X is from about 50 to about 2000, and x and y are such that the weight ratio of oxyethylene: oxypropylene is from about 100:0 to about 0:100. The composition provides improved lipophile and bleach stability.

Abstract: Novel bleaches, a method for bleaching substrates using these materials and bleaching compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are N-acyloxaziridines. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the N-acyloxaziridines.

Abstract: Novel bleaches, a method for bleaching substrates using these materials and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are thiadiazole dioxides. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the thiadiazole and a peroxygen compound.

Abstract: Novel bleaches, a method for bleaching substrates using these materials and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are sulfanimines. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the sulfanimine and a peroxygen compound.

Abstract: Compositions for the removal of limescale comprise aryl sulfonic acids, optionally, acid stable bleach compositions, and, optionally, sulfamic acid. The compositions are used in a process for removing limescale as aqueous compositions. The pH of the compositions is from about 0 to about 4. The compositions provide improved performance for equal reserve acidity.