Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Tartar Control Plus Whitening Toothpaste, Fennel (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
ZINC CITRATE TRIHYDRATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CARRAGEENAN	Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
XYLITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
CALCIUM CARBONATE	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: None
FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL FENNEL OIL (WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS	None Identified	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
SODIUM BICARBONATE	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin, Water, Xylitol, Hydrated Silica, Zinc Citrate Trihydrate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Carrageenan, Sodium Bicarbonate, Fennel Oil (with other natural flavors.

Directions from packaging:

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

Warnings from packaging:

Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age.

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