摘要 |
The present invention pertains to denture adhesive compositions comprising a substantially anhydrous mixture, in percentages by weight, of an adhesive component comprised of a mixture of (a) from about 29 to about 34% of a mixed, partial calcium/sodium salt of a methyl vinyl ether-maleic anhydride-type copolymer, and (b) from about 22 to about 26% sodium carboxymethylcellulose; a vehicle component comprises of a mixture of (c) from about 20 to about 26% petrolatum and from about 15 to about 24% mineral oil; and a hydration and tackifier component comprised of (d) from about 0.5 to about 2% silicon dioxide and (e) from about 1 to about 3% poly(ethylene oxide) homopolymer. The present invention also pertains to methods by which these denture adhesive compositions may be prepared. |