Antimicrobial active compounds

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1998-01-13

2000-10-31

Thornton, Krisanne

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Implements

Brush or broom

152072, 422 1, A46B 904

Patent

active

061383155

ABSTRACT:
A unitarily constructed toothbrush is provided including a head with bristles unitarily molded therewith, a handle and a neck, all being formed of an identical plastic material. Dispersed throughout the plastic material is at least one anti-microbial active compound such as a halogenated hydrocarbon, a quaternary ammonium salt or combinations thereof. Preferably the plastic material is a low density polyethylene. Toothbrushes of the present invention inhibit the growth of bacteria and other micro-organisms thereby avoiding the possibility of infecting oral gums.

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Reach.RTM. Antimicrobial Toothbrush with Microban.RTM. Advertisement--1997.

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