| Score |  Data: Fair |
| Health Concern | LOW |
| Product Type | mouthwash |
| Made by | Tom's of Maine by Colgate-Palmolive Company |
| Data last updated | December 2010 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Innovator Status |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Ingredients: water, glycerin, sorbitol, organic Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, propanediol, xylitol, natural avor, benzoic acid, zinc chloride, menthol. |
| Directions from packaging: | Directions: Swish thoroughly for one minute and spit out. Not intended to be swallowed. Refresh your mouth at any time of day. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| ZINC CHLORIDE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards |  Data: Fair |
| BENZOIC ACID | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| PROPANEDIOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) ORGANIC ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| XYLITOL | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| WATER | Innocuous | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | BENZOIC ACID | |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity**Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
Allergies/immunotoxicity**Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC CHLORIDE | |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | ZINC CHLORIDE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PROPANEDIOL, WATER, GLYCERIN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SORBITOL, MENTHOL, BENZOIC ACID | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | ZINC CHLORIDE, WATER, SORBITOL, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PROPANEDIOL, MENTHOL, BENZOIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ZINC CHLORIDE, XYLITOL, SORBITOL, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN, BENZOIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MENTHOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | ZINC CHLORIDE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PROPANEDIOL, WATER, SORBITOL, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN, BENZOIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)**Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more human occupational studies show possible skin irritation | BENZOIC ACID | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPANEDIOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | BENZOIC ACID | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PROPANEDIOL, ZINC CHLORIDE, XYLITOL, SORBITOL, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN | |
Occupational hazards**Listed below are occupational hazards 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | ZINC CHLORIDE | |
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. |
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| 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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | BENZOIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZOIC ACID | |
