Crest Whitestrips Dental Whitening Formula (2010 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CARBOPOL 956	None Identified	Data: None
SODIUM STANNATE	None Identified	Data: None
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Water (Purified), Glycerin, Hydrogen Peroxide, Carbopol 956, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Stannate

Directions from packaging:

3 easy steps to a beautiful whiter smile, in just 14 days. just Peel, Apply, Reveal your whiter smile Peel: For best results, do not brush teeth immediately before applying strips. Open foil pouch and remove. Peel strips from backing. Apply: Apply gel side of strip to teeth. Align strips with gum line and press gently for good contact. Fold the rest of strip behind teeth to keep in place. Reveal: Wear strips for 30 minutes twice a day, remove and discard. If you notice gel on your teeth, brush, rinse, or wipe it away.

Warnings from packaging:

If you have dental work: Crest Whitestrips only whiten natural teeth.The strips will not whiten caps, crowns, veneers, dentures or fillings. Whitestrips should not harm most dental work. Do not use with dental braces. If you have dental work or staining from medication,ask your dentist to determine if whitening is appropriate. Tooth Sensitivity: Your teeth may become sensitive when using Crest Whitestrips. This is common with products containing peroxide and is not harmful.

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