| abstract |
PCT No. PCT/FR93/00028 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 14, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 14, 1994 PCT Filed Jan. 13, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/13747 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 22, 1993Oral hygiene composition characterized by having at least one hydrocarbonated polymer with a linear or cross-linked structure, chiefly consisting of units of formula (Ia) or (I), in which R denotes H or CH2OH, A denotes an alkaline metal or an ammonium, amine or alkanolamine salt, the average frequency of units corresponding to a carboxylate/hydroxymethyl ratio greater than 0.5 in the polymer. The invention also concerns a physiologically acceptable carrier. The use of the composition in oral hygiene and processes putting it into effect are also disclosed. |