Crest Tartar Protection Tartar Control Toothpaste, Regular

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
SODIUM FLUORIDE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
FLAVOR	Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
PEG-6	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
FD&C BLUE 1	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM SACCHARIN	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CARBOMER 956	None Identified	Data: None
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Limited
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	None Identified	Data: Fair
DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
SORBITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Sodium Fluoride (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate, PEG 6, Disodium Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Saccharin, Carbomer 956, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue 1 (CI 42090)

Directions from packaging:

For best results: Start with a professional cleaning Brush regularly to help prevent the return to ugly tartar build-up above the gumline Use dental floss Have regular professional cleanings to remove tartar build-upAdults 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:

WarningsKeep 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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