Name: elmex Sensitivity Plus Gum Care
Brand: Elmex
SKU: 126329
Availability: InStock
Rating: 66 (1 reviews)

elmex Sensitivity Plus Gum Care

Colgate-Palmolive Co

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

8

Why this score

Health & safetyFormulation safety pillar (49.4/100, 55% weight)
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Sodium Fluoride

Ingestion toxicity at high doses, potential skeletal fluorosis with chronic high exposure, irritation with direct contact

Stannous Fluoride

Gastrointestinal irritation if ingested, staining of teeth, metallic taste, not food-approved for ingestion

Sodium Saccharin

Potential allergen, possible gastrointestinal upset in sensitive individuals, debated carcinogenicity in high doses (based on animal studies), regulatory limits on acceptable daily intake

Sucralose

Potential gut microbiota alteration, possible ingestion-related toxicity concerns at high doses

Aroma

Potential irritant or sensitizer depending on compounds, lack of transparency, possible presence of solvents or trace contaminants

Benzyl Alcohol

Skin irritation, allergic sensitization, potential neurotoxicity in high doses especially in infants

Cellulose gum

Minor digestive discomfort in some individuals, potential mild sensitizer in topical use

Xanthan Gum

Minor gastrointestinal intolerance in high amounts, possible allergen for sensitive individuals

Citric acid

Regulates pH, enhances flavor, acts as preservative

Sorbitol

Low-calorie sweetener, tooth-friendly, humectant properties

Hydrated Silica

Effective mild abrasive for stain removal, anti-caking agent, chemically stable and non-toxic at typical use concentrations

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

Improves whipping stability and texture in food formulations

Sodium citrate

Water softener, chelating agent, pH buffering, biodegradable, low toxicity

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

Glycerin

Moisture retention, solvent properties, texture improvement

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Mild cleansing agent, gentle on skin compared to harsher surfactants, good foaming properties

Zinc Phosphate

Corrosion inhibition, dental cement component providing mechanical support

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Provides texture, bulking, and stability in solid dosage forms, non-caloric filler

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Mild surfactant, good foaming and cleansing properties, reduces irritation of harsher surfactants

Eugenol

Antimicrobial properties, pleasant clove-like fragrance

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Fluoride

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)