Abstract:
An oral care composition having a soluble zinc polyphosphate complex made by combining ingredients including a zinc salt, a plurality of long chain polyphosphates having 6 or more phosphate polymer units, and a solvent, the relative amount of organic zinc salt and long chain polyphosphates provides a phosphorus to zinc mole ratio of at least 6:1. Further provided is a method of treating a subject suffering from dentinal sensitivity applying the oral care composition to the teeth and gums of the subject.
Abstract:
Described herein are powder coated films comprising a polymer matrix designed for use in a toothpaste to indicate a color change during brushing, dentifrice compositions comprising the films, and methods of making and using the same.
Abstract:
Described herein are powder coated films comprising a polymer matrix designed for use in a children's toothpaste, compositions comprising the films; and methods of making and using the same.
Abstract:
Oral care compositions and methods are described in which the composition includes a chalcone color change component, which may be phenyl-3-methoxy-4-hydroxystyryl ketone. The color change component is induced to change colors by addition of saliva and/or by a change in pH of the composition. The composition and methods provide benefits including providing visual cues to the user.
Abstract:
This invention encompasses a light duty liquid detergent composition that includes a C 14 -C 15 alcohol and alcohol ethoxylate sulfate surfactant blend as an efficient and effective foaming agent. The surfactant-based product may be a hand dishwashing liquid, a liquid skin cleanser or any type of cleaning or cleansing product based on surfactants. Specifically, the invention relates to a light duty liquid detergent composition with desirable cleansing properties and foaming capability including an anionic sulfonate surfactant, an amine oxide, a C 14 -C 15 alcohol sulfate, and a C 14 -C 15 alcohol ethoxylate sulfate.