Colgate Fresh 'N Protect Toothpaste, Mild Mint

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
SODIUM FLUORIDE	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
PEG-12	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
FD&C BLUE 1	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
MICA	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	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
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 (.24% (.15% w/v Fluoride Ion), Anticavity)Inactive Ingredients: Sorbitol, Water, Hydrated Silica, PEG 12, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Flavor, Sodium Saccharin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue 1

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 or physician. Children 2 to 6 years use only a pea size amount and supervise child's brushing and rinsing (to minimize swallowing). Children under 2 years ask a dentist or physician. Dual use cap.

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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