Claims:1. An oral cleansing formulation comprising:
a. tetrasodium pyrophosphate having weight concentration in the range of 0.005-2.5%;
b. sodium percarbonate having weight concentration in the range of 0.02-10%;
c. at least one surfactant having weight concentration in the range of 0.1-10%;
d. at least one water insoluble abrasive agent having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-95%;
e. at least one sweetener having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-10%;
f. at least one fluoridating agent having concentration in the range of 25-5000 ppm and
g. sodium bicarbonate having weight concentration to make up to 100%.
2. The formulation as claimed in claim 1, optionally further comprising:
a. at least one de-sensitizing agent having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-10%;
b. at least one zinc salt having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-5%;
c. at least one coloring agent having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-20%; and
d. at least one flavouring agent having weight concentration in the range of 0.01-5%.
3. The formulation as claimed in claim 2, wherein
a. said at least one surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium coconut monoglyceride sulfonates, sodium lauryl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl taurate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium laureth carboxylate, sodium dodecyl benzenesulfonate, and combinations thereof;
b. said at least one water insoluble abrasive agent is selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, sodium metaphosphate, potassium metaphosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium phosphate dihydrate, anhydrous calcium phosphate, calcium pyrophosphate, magnesium orthophosphate, trimagnesium phosphate, aluminium silicate, zirconium silicate, hydrated silica, hydrated alumina, bentonine, diatomaceous earth, kaolin, and combinations thereof;
c. said at least one sweetener is selected from the group consisting of aspartame, neotame, saccharin, sucralose, dipeptide based sweeteners, cyclamates, dihydrochalcones, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof.
d. said at least one fluoridating agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate, and combinations thereof;
e. said at least one de-sensitizing agent is selected from the group consisting of potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium oxalate, and combinations thereof;
f. said at least one zinc salt is selected from the group consisting of zinc citrate, zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc lactate, zinc gluconate, zinc ascorbate, and combinations thereof;
g. said at least one coloring agent is selected from the group consisting of food grade dyes and pigments, talc, mica, magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate, magnesium silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, silica, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, ultramarine, and combinations thereof; and
h. said at least one flavouring agent is selected from the group consisting of vanillin, sage, marjoram, parsley oil, spearmint oil, cinnamon oil, oil of winter green (methyl salicylate), peppermint oil, clove oil, bay oil, anise oil, eucalyptus oil, citrus oils, menthol, menthyl acetate, menthyl lactate, camphor, eucalyptol, anethole, eugenol, cassia, thymol, linalool, limonene, cinnamaldehyde, and combinations thereof.
4. The formulation as claimed in claim 3, comprising:
a. tetrasodium pyrophosphate having weight concentration in the range of 0.01-2%;
b. sodium percarbonate having weight concentration in the range of 0.04-7%;
c. at least one surfactant having weight concentration in the range of 0.5-3%;
d. at least one water insoluble abrasive agent having weight concentration in the range of 20-70%;
e. at least one sweetener having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-3%;
f. at least one fluoridating agent having concentration in the range of 850-1500 ppm;
g. at least one de-sensitizing agent having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-7%;
h. zinc salts having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-3%;
i. at least one coloring agent having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-5%;
j. at least one flavouring agent having weight concentration in the range of 0.3-3%; and
k. sodium bicarbonate having weight concentration to make up to 100%.
5. The formulation as claimed in claim 4, comprising:
a. tetrasodium pyrophosphate having weight concentration in the range of 0.01-2%;
b. sodium percarbonate having weight concentration in the range of 0.04-7%;
c. sodium lauryl sulfate having weight concentration in the range of 0.5-3%;
d. calcium carbonate having weight concentration in the range of 20-70%;
e. sodium saccharin having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-3%;
f. sodium monofluorophosphate having weight concentration in the range of 850-1500 ppm;
g. potassium citrate having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-7%;
h. titanium dioxide having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-5%;
i. methyl salicylate having weight concentration in the range of 0.3-3%;
j. zinc citrate having weight concentration in the range of 0.001-3%; and
k. sodium bicarbonate having weight concentration to make up to 100%.
6. The formulation as claimed in claim 5, comprising:
a. tetrasodium pyrophosphate having weight concentration of 0.0125%;
b. sodium percarbonate having weight concentration of 0.05%;
c. sodium lauryl sulfate having weight concentration of 0.5%;
d. calcium carbonate having weight concentration of 60%;
e. sodium saccharin having weight concentration of 0.3%;
f. sodium monofluorophosphate having weight concentration of 760 ppm;
g. potassium citrate having weight concentration of 5%;
h. titanium dioxide having weight concentration of 0.52%;
i. methyl salicylate having weight concentration of 2%;
j. zinc citrate having weight concentration of 2%; and
k. sodium bicarbonate having weight concentration to make up to 100%.
7. The formulation as claimed in claim 5, comprising:
a. tetrasodium pyrophosphate having weight concentration of 0.125%;
b. sodium percarbonate having weight concentration of 0.5%;
c. sodium lauryl sulfate having weight concentration of 0.5%;
d. calcium carbonate having weight concentration of 60%;
e. sodium saccharin having weight concentration of 0.3%;
f. sodium monofluorophosphate having weight concentration of 760 ppm;
g. potassium citrate having weight concentration of 5%;
h. titanium dioxide having weight concentration of 0.52%;
i. methyl salicylate having weight concentration of 2%;
j. zinc citrate having weight concentration of 2%; and
k. sodium bicarbonate having weight concentration to make up to 100%.
8. The formulation as claimed in claim 5, comprising:
a. tetrasodium pyrophosphate having weight concentration of 0.25%;
b. sodium percarbonate having weight concentration of 1%;
c. sodium lauryl sulfate having weight concentration of 0.5%;
d. calcium carbonate having weight concentration of 60%;
e. sodium saccharin having weight concentration of 0.3%;
f. sodium monofluorophosphate having weight concentration of 760 ppm;
g. potassium citrate having weight concentration of 5%;
h. titanium dioxide having weight concentration of 0.52%;
i. methyl salicylate having weight concentration of 2%;
j. zinc citrate having weight concentration of 2%; and
k. sodium bicarbonate having weight concentration to make up to 100%.
9. The formulation as claimed in claim 5, comprising:
a. tetrasodium pyrophosphate having weight concentration of 1.5%;
b. sodium percarbonate having weight concentration of 6%;
c. sodium lauryl sulfate having weight concentration of 0.5%;
d. calcium carbonate having weight concentration of 60%;
e. sodium saccharin having weight concentration of 0.3%;
f. sodium monofluorophosphate having weight concentration of 760 ppm;
g. potassium citrate having weight concentration of 5%;
h. titanium dioxide having weight concentration of 0.52%;
i. methyl salicylate having weight concentration of 2%;
j. zinc citrate having weight concentration of 2%; and
k. sodium bicarbonate having weight concentration to make up to 100%.
10. A method of preparing an oral cleansing formulation as claimed in any of the claims 1-9, said method comprising obtaining (a) tetrasodium pyrophosphate, sodium percarbonate, at least one surfactant, at least one water insoluble abrasive agent, at least one sweetener, at least one fluoridating agent, sodium bicarbonate, and optionally at least one de-sensitizing agent, at least one zinc salt, at least one coloring agent, and at least one flavouring agent; and (b) mixing them in a container to obtain a mixture, followed by grinding said mixture to obtain said formulation in granular form.
11. A method of inhibiting and/or removing tooth stains, said method comprising:
a. obtaining an oral cleansing formulation as claimed in any of the claims 1-9; and
b. contacting an effective amount of said formulation with tooth surface for at least a recommended number of times per day, for a recommended amount of time each time,
wherein said method inhibits and/or removes tooth stains
12. The method as claimed in claim 11, wherein said stains can be tea stains, tobacco stains, cigarette stains, and combinations thereof.
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