abstract |
A denture adhesive base composition comprises a substantially anhydrous mixture of methyl vinyl ethermaleic acid copolymer, polyvinyl pyrrolidone and ethylene oxide polymer. A denture adhesive composition including this base composition is also provided, the denture adhesive composition optionally including hydroxypropylcellulose. A method for formulating the novel denture adhesive base compositions and denture adhesive compositions of the invention is also disclosed. |