Tom's of Maine Natural Baking Soda Mouthwash, Peppermint (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
POLOXAMER 335	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
MENTHOL	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Fair
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) OIL	Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE VERA GEL (ALOE BARBADENSIS)	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WITCH HAZEL (HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA)	None Identified	Data: Limited
XYLITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
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:

WATER, GLYCERIN, WITCH HAZEL (HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA), ALOE VERA GEL (ALOE BARBADENSIS), SODIUM BICARBONATE, POLOXAMER 335, XYLITOL, PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) OIL, MENTHOL

Directions from packaging:

Use to refresh the mouth at any time of day. Rinse mouth thoroughly and spit out. Do not swallow. This product contains natural ingredients, therefore, colors may vary.

Warnings from packaging:

Do not use if inner seal under cap is broken or missing.

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