Rembrandt Whitening Strips for Teeth Whitening, Mint Flavor (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
FLAVOR	Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
PEG-8	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions	Data: None
SODIUM SACCHARIN	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
PVP	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SODIUM STANNATE	None Identified	Data: None
DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE	None Identified	Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTA	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

PVP, Water, PEG 8, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrogen Peroxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Flavor, Disodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Stannate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide.

Directions from packaging:

Apply 1 upper and 1 lower strip. Wear strips for 30 minutes. For even more whitening, use for 7 days. Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from sunlight.

Warnings from packaging:

May cause a choking hazard. Keep out of reach of children. Not recommended for use by children under 12. Do not chew or swallow strips. If product is accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor or a Poison Control Center immediately. Do not wear strip overnight or while sleeping. Avoid contact with eyes. If product contacts eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation (such as redness, swelling, soreness) of the gums or the mouth occurs, discontinue use and consult a dentist. Avoid direct contact of the active surface with the gums and/or salivary flow. Avoid getting on the clothes or other fabrics. Use for periods longer than 14 days is to be under supervision of a dentist. See insert for full use instructions and associated warnings.

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