Abstract: This invention provides, amongst other things, a preservative system for aqueous oral care compositions that comprises the addition of one or more quaternary ammonium antimicrobial agents (e.g., cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC)) in combination with comprising benzyl alcohol in a preservative system, can surprisingly allow for the use of relatively less benzyl alcohol while still maintaining antimicrobial efficacy and not adversely affecting the flavor of the composition. The added benefit in using relatively less benzyl alcohol, in addition to lower cost and expense, is also that the flavor or the overall composition is less impacted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising: an orally acceptable vehicle comprising greater than about 50 wt. % water; and a preservative system comprising: benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid or a salt of benzoic acid; and an alkylene glycol. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising: an orally acceptable vehicle comprising greater than about 50 wt. % water; and a preservative system comprising: benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid or a salt of benzoic acid; and an alkylene glycol. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising (i) basic amino acid in free or salt form, (ii) calcium carbonate, (iii) a fluoride ion source, (iv) a flavoring agent comprising less than 50% menthol, and (v) an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount from 1.00 weight % to 1.39 weight % is provided.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising (i) basic amino acid in free or salt form, (ii) calcium carbonate, (iii) a fluoride ion source, (iv) a flavoring agent comprising less than 50% menthol, and (v) an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount from 1.00 weight % to 1.39 weight % is provided.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising (i) basic amino acid in free or salt form, (ii) calcium carbonate, (iii) a fluoride ion source, (iv) a flavoring agent comprising less than 50% menthol, and (v) an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount from 1.00 weight % to 1.39 weight % is provided.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising (i) basic amino acid in free or salt form, (ii) calcium carbonate, (iii) a fluoride ion source, (iv) a flavoring agent comprising less than 50% menthol, and (v) an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount from 1.00 weight % to 1.39 weight % is provided.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising (i) basic amino acid in free or salt form, (ii) calcium carbonate, (iii) a fluoride ion source, (iv) a flavoring agent comprising less than 50% menthol, and (v) an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount from 1.00 weight % to 1.39 weight % is provided.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising (i) basic amino acid in free or salt form, (ii) calcium carbonate, (iii) a fluoride ion source, (iv) a flavoring agent comprising less than 50% menthol, and (v) an anionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount from 1.00 weight % to 1.39 weight % is provided.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions which prevent the growth of bacteria resistant to high salt concentrations, methods of preparing the same, and methods of using the same.