Claims
- 1. A clear mouthrinse composition comprising:
- a.) from about 0.01% to below about 0.5% of a quaternary ammonium compound;
- b.) from about 5% to about 20% of a polyhydric alcohol selected from among the group consisting of butylene glycol, hexylene glycol and mixtures thereof, and
- c.) an orally acceptable carrier
- wherein said composition contains less than about 1% of any anionic or nonionic surfactants and wherein the viscosity of said composition is below about 5 centipoise.
- 2. A mouthrinse composition according to claim 1 wherein said quaternary ammonium compound is selected from among the group consisting of cetyl pyridinium chloride, tetradecyl pyridinium chloride and mixtures thereof and is present at a level of from about 0.01% to below about 0.15%.
- 3. A mouthrinse composition according to claim 2 wherein said quaternary ammonium compound is cetyl pyridinium chloride.
- 4. A mouthrinse composition according to claim 3 which further comprises from about 5.0% to about 55% of a humectant selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sorbitol and mixtures thereof.
- 5. A mouthrinse composition according to claim 4 which further comprises from about 0% to about 20% of ethyl alcohol.
- 6. A mouthrinse composition according to claim 5 which further comprises a cooling agent selected form the group consisting of 3-1-methoxypropane 1,2-diol, N-ethyl-p-methane-3-carboxamide, N,2,3-trimethyl-2-isopropylbutanamide and mixtures thereof.
- 7. A method of inhibiting bacteria, plaque and related periodontal diseases which comprises rinsing the oral cavity with a safe and effective amount of the composition of claim 5.
- 8. A method of inhibiting bacteria, plaque and related periodontal diseases which comprises rinsing the oral cavity with a safe and effective amount of the composition of claim 6.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/258,151, filed on Jun. 10, 1994.
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