Aquafresh Fluoride Toothpaste, Cavity Protection Pump

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
D&C RED 30	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: None
FLAVOR	Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
PEG-8	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
FD&C BLUE 1	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM BENZOATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SODIUM SACCHARIN	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CALCIUM CARRAGEENAN	None Identified	Data: Limited
CALCIUM CARBONATE	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: None
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
SORBITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
CELLULOSE GUM	None Identified	Data: Fair
SODIUM BICARBONATE	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Sodium Monofluorophosphate (0.15% w/v Fluoride Ion) (Anticavity)Inactive Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum, D&C Red 30, FD&C Blue 1 (CI 42090), Flavor, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, PEG 8, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol, Titanium Dioxide, Water

Directions from packaging:

Adults and children 2 years and older: Apply toothpaste onto a soft bristle toothbrush Brush thoroughly after meals or at least twice a day or use as directed by a dentist or physician To minimize swallowing for children under 6, use a pea-sized amount and supervise brushing until good habits are established Children under 2 years ask a dentist or physician. Other info: store below 30°C (86°F)

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsKeep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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