Burt's Bees Natural Fluoride Whitening Toothpaste, Peppermint

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR NATURAL FLAVOR	Miscellaneous	Data: Limited
LECITHIN	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
CARRAGEENAN	Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUS	None Identified	Data: Fair
SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
XYLITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
CALCIUM SODIUM PHOSPHOSILICATE	None Identified	Data: None
SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE	None Identified	Data: None
WHITE CRANBERRY POWDER VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) FRUIT (POWDER)	None Identified	Data: None
STEVIA REBAUDIANA (SWEETLEAF) EXTRACT STEVIA (STEVIA REBAUDIANA) LEAF EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Limited
MALTODEXTRIN	None Identified	Data: Fair

Animal Testing Policies

Leaping Bunny Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain. Web:http://www.leapingbunny.org/

PETA Cruelty-free Companies Companies that join the “Caring Consumer” program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that “neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future.” Web:http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx

Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Sodium Monofluorophosphate (0.77%(0.14% w/v fluoride ion) Anticavity)Inactive Ingredients: Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol, Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Titanium Dioxide, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit (Powder), Carrageenan (Chondrus Crispus), Stevia (Stevia Rebaudiana) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Natural Flavor, Lecithin, Maltodextrin

Directions from packaging:

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist. Children under 6: use a pea-sized amount and instruct in good brushing and rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing) Children under 2: Consult a dentist or doctor. Do not swallow Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision

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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