Semi-refined carrageenan dentifrice binder

Abstract

Disclosed is a toothpaste binder composition comprising semi-refined carrageenan. Examples of semi-refined carrageenan suitable for incorporation into a toothpaste binder are semi-refined kappa carrageenan and semi-refined iota carrageenan. Such a toothpaste binder may comprise, for example, semi-refined kappa carrageenan, semi-refined iota carrageenan, or a combination of both semi-refined kappa and iota carrageenan. Such a formulation is preferably comprised of about 10% to about 20% refined kappa-2/lambda carrageenan; about 35% to about 50% refined iota carrageenan; about 20% to about 30% semi-refined kappa and/or semi-refined iota carrageenan; and about 5% to about 20% standardizing agent; by dry weight. Specific formulations incorporating semi-refined carrageenan are described. Properties and characteristics exhibited by a toothpaste which incorporates the specific binder formulations are also described. Also disclosed is a toothpaste binder composition comprising a semi-refined carrageenan, such as semi-refined kappa or semi-refined iota carrageenan, further comprising ultra low viscosity guar gum. Such a toothpaste binder composition is preferably comprised of about 5% to about 10% refined kappa-2/lambda carrageenan; about 40% to about 50% refined iota carrageenan; about 20% to about 25% semi-refined kappa and/or semi-refined iota carrageenan; about 10% to about 20% ultra low viscosity guar gum; and about 5% to about 10% standardizing agent; by dry weight.

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