Mentadent Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste Twin Refills, Advanced Breath Freshening, Mint Sparkle

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
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
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
FLAVOR	Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
SD ALCOHOL 38B	Enhanced skin absorption, Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
PEG-32	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ZINC CITRATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
POLOXAMER 407	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
SODIUM SACCHARIN	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
POLYETHYLENE	Data gaps, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: None
PHOSPHORIC ACID	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
SUCRALOSE	None Identified	Data: Limited
SORBITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
SODIUM BICARBONATE	None Identified	Data: Fair
CELLULOSE GUM	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Sodium Fluoride (0.24%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Zinc Citrate, PEG 32, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, SD Alcohol 38 B, Flavor, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Saccharin, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene, Phosphoric Acid, Sucralose, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)

Directions from packaging:

To Use the Refill Pull up empty cartridge from base until fully extended With thumb on lower center of cartridge, squeeze and lift out. Discard. Insert Refill into base until it stops (about 1/2").Note: This Refill cartridge must be used with a base from a full size Mentadent, it will not function as a stand- alone unit. Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision.Adults and children 2 years 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 6 years - instruct in good brushing and rinsing habits (to reduce swallowing)Children under 2 years - ask a dentist or physician.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsKeep out of 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.

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