Patent ID: 6333024
Filing Date: 2001-12-25
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A two component effervescent dentifrice composition, having a first dentifrice component containing an alkali metal bicarbonate and a naturally occurring alkyl vanillyamide maintained at a pH of about 7.5 to 9.5 and a second acid containing dentifrice component, maintained at a pH of about 1.5 to about 4.5, the first and second components being separated prior to use, wherein the reaction between the two components generates a carbon dioxide gas effervescent signal upon the combination and mixing of the components, the signal being enhanced by the presence in the combined components of the naturally occurring alkyl vanillyamide, the presence of which provides a unique and enhanced consumer measurable tingly or fizz mouthfeel sensation on the tongue and mouth during brushing instilling in the consumer a perception of enhanced product cleaning performance.