Patent ID: 8466204

Claim:
A composition comprising: a. magnesium hydroxide; b. a thickening agent for said magnesium hydroxide; c. water; d. an emulsifier; and e. an oil comprising tall oil fatty acid; f. optionally excluding caustic soda; and g. optionally excluding hydrogen peroxide; wherein the composition comprises from about 5% to about 70% by weight magnesium hydroxide, based upon the weight of the composition; and wherein said thickening agent is selected from the group consisting of: galactomannans; guar gum; locust bean gum; xanthan gum; para gum; cellulosics; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; hydroxypropyl cellulose; carrageean; alginates; sodium alginates; potassium alginates; ammonium salt alginates; and a combination thereof.