| Score |  Data: Fair |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | tooth whitening; toothpaste |
| 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: | hydrated silica, water, sorbitol, glycerin, xylitol, sodium lauryl sulfate, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil and other natural flavors, xanthan gum, Chondrus crispus (carrageenan), sodium fluoride. |
| Directions from packaging: | brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or physician use only a pea-sized amount and supervise child’s brushing and rinsing (to minimize swallowing) Under age 2: ask a dentist or physician |
| Warnings from packaging: | Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or dial (412) 390-3381 right away (Poison Control Center). |
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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| SODIUM FLUORIDE | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| HYDRATED SILICA | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation |  Data: Fair |
| CARRAGEENAN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN) | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| XYLITOL | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| 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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible cancer findings | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | HYDRATED SILICA | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | CARRAGEENAN | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show nervous effects at high doses | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
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) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, GLYCERIN | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | HYDRATED SILICA | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, SORBITOL | |
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 | HYDRATED SILICA, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SORBITOL, SODIUM FLUORIDE, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, CARRAGEENAN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
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 | XYLITOL, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCERIN, CARRAGEENAN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
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 | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | HYDRATED SILICA, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SORBITOL, SODIUM FLUORIDE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCERIN, CARRAGEENAN | |
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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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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XYLITOL, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, GLYCERIN, CARRAGEENAN | |
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 | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
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 | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
