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US 12,012,338 B2Granted
Zirconium-based cluster as a dentin tubule occlusion agent
AssigneeColgate-Palmolive Company
InventorsViktor Dubovoy, Irene Petrou, Long Pan
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Abstract
Described herein are zirconium oxychloride clusters comprising zirconium oxychloride and a basic amino acid. Oral care compositions comprising the same; and methods of making and using the same are also described.
Claims7
An oral care composition comprising a zirconium oxychloride cluster consisting of:
- a. zirconium oxychloride;
- and
- b. a basic amino acid;
- wherein the cluster has a radius of gyration of from 0.5 nm to 50 nm, wherein the cluster occludes dentin tubules effectively, and wherein the composition is selected from a dentifrice, toothpaste, tooth powder, or mouthwash.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.