Colgate Optic White Charcoal Toothbrush
Lab tested
No
Harmful ingredients
10
Why this score
For every scoring factor, open the breakdown from the score above.
Sodium Hydroxide
Severe skin burns, eye damage, respiratory irritation if inhaled as dust or mist, corrosive
Titanium Dioxide
Potential inhalation toxicity as a respirable dust, possible genotoxicity concerns with nanoparticle forms, classified as a possible carcinogen by inhalation by IARC, ingestion safety debated in some jurisdictions
Sodium Saccharin
Potential carcinogenicity in high doses (animal studies), possible allergic reactions, regulatory scrutiny
Blue 1
Allergic reactions and hypersensitivity in sensitive individuals, limited evidence of potential behavioral effects in children, regulatory restrictions on maximum usage levels
Red 40
Potential allergenicity, possible hyperactivity in children, azo dye related sensitivity, regulatory limits on intake
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential sensitization with prolonged exposure
Flavor
May contain solvents, potential allergens, ultra-processed, lack of transparency
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate
May cause digestive discomfort, potential phosphate overload with excessive intake, no nutritional value
Cellulose gum
Minor gastrointestinal discomfort at high intake, potential for contamination during processing
Xanthan Gum
Mild gastrointestinal discomfort at high ingestion doses, potential allergenicity in sensitive individuals
Water
Hydration, solvent for active ingredients, supports biological functions
Charcoal Powder
Adsorbs toxins and gases in the digestive tract, may relieve gas and bloating, used in emergency poisoning treatments
Hydrated Silica
Effective mild abrasive for stain removal, anti-caking agent, chemically stable and non-toxic at typical use concentrations
Sorbitol
Low-calorie sweetener, dental cavity risk reduction compared to sugar
PEG-12
Enhances solubilization of oils and fragrances, improves product texture and stability, generally low irritation compared to harsh surfactants
Pentasodium Triphosphate
Improves moisture retention in formulations, enhances product stability, softens water to improve cleaning efficacy
Glycerin
Moisturizing agent, improves texture and stability in formulations
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Mild surfactant with good foaming and cleansing properties, reduces irritation of other surfactants
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