Title: Abrasive agglomerates of abrasive subparticles and binder material

Abstract: Toothpaste formulations having dispersed therein an invisible abrasive material and visible abrasive agglomerates are disclosed. The abrasive agglomerates comprise subparticles of hard abrasive materials (Moh hardness of at least about 5) joined together by a binding agent material, and provide increased cleaning and polishing characteristics as well as an attractive speckled appearance to the toothpaste formulation.

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Inventors: Cordon, Martin (Highland Park, NJ, US)
Pintenich, Brian J. (Piscataway, NJ, US)

Application Number: 457934
Filing Date: 1974-04-04
Publication_date: 1976-05-11
Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 51/295 51/298, 51/306, 424/49
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US Patent Ref:

2194472	Mar, 1940	Jackson	51/298.
2216728	Oct, 1940	Benner et al.	51/298.
3060098	Oct, 1962	Gershon	51/309.
3116574	Jan, 1964	Ciesielski	51/295.
3151027	Sep, 1964	Cooley	51/298.

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Primary Examiner: Arnold, Donald J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Stone; Robert L., Grill; Murray M., Sylvester; Herbert S.