| abstract |
A chewing gum base composition which does not adhere to dentures, removable and fixed oral prostethic devices, fillings or natural teeth is disclosed. n The chewing gum base composition comprises, in weight percent:n (a) an elastomer present in an amount of from 10 to 30%; (b) an elastomer solvent present in an amount of from 2 to 18%; (c) a polyvinyl acetate present in an amount of from 15 to 45%, and preferably having a medium average molecular weight in the range from 15,000 to 30,000; (d) an emulsifier present in an amount of from 2.0 to 10%; (e) a low molecular weight polyethylene present in an amount of from 0.5 to 15%, and having an average molecular weight of at least 2,000; (f) a wax present in an amount of from 0.5 to 10%, and having a melting point above about 76°C (170°F); and (g) a plasticizer in an amount of from 10 to 40%; the chewing gum base composition either containing no filler or containing no more than 5% filler. |