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Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste Cavity Protection, Great Regular Flavor
Score
Data: Fair
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typetoothpaste
Made byColgate by Colgate-Palmolive Company
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste Cavity Protection, Great Regular Flavor

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

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyAccording to PETA, this company conducts animal tests.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE (0.15% W/V FLUORIDE ION) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE, WATER, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CELLULOSE GUM, FLAVOR, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN
Directions from packaging:Brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or physician. Children 2 to 6 years: Use only a pea sized amount and supervise child's brushing and rinsing (to minimize swallowing). Under 2 years: Ask your dentist or physician.
Warnings from packaging:As with all fluoride toothpastes, keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional assistance 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
FLAVORMiscellaneous
Data: Fair
SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE
(Active Ingredient)		Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
SODIUM SACCHARINCancer, Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Good
DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATENone Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
SORBITOLNone Identified
Data: Fair
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Fair
CELLULOSE GUMNone Identified
Data: Fair
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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen SODIUM SACCHARIN

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)
Limited evidence of nervous toxicity SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE

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 WATER, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE GUM
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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)
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 TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCERIN, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE, CELLULOSE GUM
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SODIUM SACCHARIN

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 WATER, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM

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 TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
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 CELLULOSE GUM
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE, FLAVOR

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE