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Crest Kid's Cavity Protection
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typetoothpaste
Made byCrest by Procter & Gamble
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Crest Kid's Cavity Protection

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Neurotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Contains: Sodium Fluoride (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)Inactive Ingredients: Sorbitol, Water, Hydrated Silica, Trisodium Phosphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Flavor, Sodium Saccharin, Carbomer 956, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue 1
Directions from packaging:Adults and children 2 yrs. and older: Brush teeth thoroughly after meals or at least twice a day or use as directed by a dentist or physician. Do not swallow.Children under 6 yrs.: To minimize swallowing use a pea-sized amount and supervise brushing until good habits are established.Children under 2 yrs: Ask a dentist or physician.
Warnings from packaging:Keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
SODIUM FLUORIDE
(0.15% W/V FLUORIDE ION)		Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
FLAVORMiscellaneous
Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Data: Good
SODIUM SACCHARINCancer, Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
FD&C BLUE 1Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
HYDRATED SILICACancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation
Data: Fair
MICAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Good
CARBOMER 956None Identified
Data: None
SODIUM PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Fair
SORBITOLNone Identified
Data: Fair
TRISODIUM PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Limited
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more human case studies show possible cancer findings SODIUM FLUORIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen HYDRATED SILICA, FD&C BLUE 1, SODIUM SACCHARIN

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity SODIUM FLUORIDE

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show nervous effects at high doses SODIUM FLUORIDE

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses MICA

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, FD&C BLUE 1
Not suspected to be persistent SORBITOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife HYDRATED SILICA, MICA

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority HYDRATED SILICA, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SORBITOL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, MICA
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) FD&C BLUE 1

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Occupational hazards related to handling SODIUM FLUORIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FLAVOR

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food XANTHAN GUM, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, FD&C BLUE 1
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM FLUORIDE

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin HYDRATED SILICA, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, MICA, FD&C BLUE 1

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SORBITOL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, CARBOMER 956

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses SODIUM FLUORIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Use restrictions*

*Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics SODIUM FLUORIDE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE