Colgate Total Anticavity Fluoride and Antigingivitis Toothpaste, Advanced Clean

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
TRICLOSAN (Active Ingredient)	Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM FLUORIDE (Active Ingredient)	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
FLAVOR	Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
D&C YELLOW 10	None Identified	Data: Limited
FD&C BLUE 1	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
MICA	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CARRAGEENAN	Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM SACCHARIN	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
SORBITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
CELLULOSE GUM	None Identified	Data: Fair
PVM/ MA COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Sodium Fluoride (0.24%), Triclosan (0.30%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PVM/MA Copolymer, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cellulose Gum, Flavor, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Carrageenan (Red Seaweed), Sodium Saccharin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue 1 (CI 42090), D&C Yellow 10 (CI 74005)

Directions from packaging:

Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision. Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or physician. Children under 12 years: Instruct in good brushing and rinsing habits. (to minimize swallowing) Children under 6 years: Do not use unless directed by a dentist or a physician. Antiplaque and antigingivitis use not proven in children.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsKeep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Ask a dentist before use is you have bleeding or redness lasting more than 2 weeks pain, swelling, pus, loose teeth, or more spacing between teeth These may be signs of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.

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