Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque plus Whitening Gel Toothpaste, Spearmint (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (PLANT-DERIVED)	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL PEPPERMINT OILS (MENTHA PIPERITA)	Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
XYLITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL SPEARMINT LEAF OIL (MENTHA VIRIDIS)	None Identified	Data: Limited
SORBITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Sorbitol, Water, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Xylitol, Spearmint Leaf Oil (Mentha viridis), Peppermint Oils (Mentha piperita), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (Derived from coconut oil), Xanthan Gum

Directions from packaging:

DirectionsBrush thoroughly, preferably after each meal but at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or physician.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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