| Score |  Data: Fair |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | tooth whitening; toothpaste |
| Made by | Colgate by Colgate-Palmolive Company |
| Data last updated | August 2007 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | According to PETA, this company conducts animal tests. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SODIUM FLUORIDE 0.24% (0.14% W/V FLUORIDE ION) (ANTICAVITY). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SORBITOL, WATER, HYDRATED SILICA, PEG-12, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, METHYL CELLULOSE, FD&C RED 40. |
| Directions from packaging: | Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day. Children 2 to 6 years: Use only a pea sized amount and supervise child's brushing and rinsing (to minimize swallowing). |
| Warnings from packaging: | Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| PEG-12 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM FLUORIDE (Active Ingredient) | 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 |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| FLAVOR | Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| SODIUM SACCHARIN | Cancer, Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| HYDRATED SILICA | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| FD&C RED 40 | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CELLULOSE GUM | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| METHYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| WATER | Innocuous | 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. |
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| 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 | SODIUM SACCHARIN, HYDRATED SILICA | |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, FD&C RED 40 | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SORBITOL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | HYDRATED SILICA | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | HYDRATED SILICA, WATER, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM FLUORIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | SODIUM SACCHARIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C RED 40, CELLULOSE GUM | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-12 | |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, PEG-12, METHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C RED 40, CELLULOSE GUM | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | HYDRATED SILICA, WATER, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM FLUORIDE, METHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C RED 40, CELLULOSE GUM | |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | METHYLCELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FLAVOR, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
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. |
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| 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 | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
