Colgate-Palmolive Company
Solid Compositions for Teeth Whitening and Anti-Microbial Effects

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a solid composition for oral care comprising at least one whitening agent chosen from chloride isocyanurate and metal salts of hypochlorite; at least one carbonate base; and optionally at least one effervescent acid. Further disclosed herein is a kit comprising the solid composition and an aqueous liquid composition, as well as methods of whitening teeth and/or producing antibacterial effects in the oral cavity comprising mixing the solid composition with an aqueous liquid composition until the solid composition disintegrates to create a mouthwash comprising hypochlorite; and contacting teeth with the mouthwash comprising hypochlorite.