Name: Colgate Total Prevention Active Whitening Toothpaste
Brand: Colgate
SKU: 615182
Availability: InStock
Rating: 20 (1 reviews)

Colgate Total Prevention Active Whitening Toothpaste

Colgate-Palmolive Co

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

10

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Sodium Fluoride

Ingestion toxicity at high doses including acute poisoning, potential skeletal fluorosis with chronic excessive exposure, irritation risk in concentrated topical use

Stannous Fluoride

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

Sodium Saccharin

Potential allergenic reactions, controversies about carcinogenicity though low risk at approved levels, not metabolized by body

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential skin sensitization

Aroma

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

Potassium Nitrate

Potential nitrate exposure leading to formation of nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic under certain conditions; ingestion toxicity at high doses

Cinnamal

Skin sensitization, allergic reactions, potential irritation at high concentrations

Cellulose gum

Minor gastrointestinal discomfort at high doses, potential for mild allergenicity in sensitive individuals

Xanthan Gum

Possible gastrointestinal discomfort in large amounts, rare allergy or sensitivity, minor irritation in sensitive individuals

CI 74160

May cause allergic reactions in some individuals, potential for skin irritation

Hydrated Silica

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

Sorbitol

Humectant properties help retain moisture, low glycemic sweetener alternative

Calcium Pyrophosphate

Calcium source, anti-caking agent, stabilizer

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

Improves whipping stability and texture in food formulations

Benzyl Alcohol

Antimicrobial preservative, solvent for fragrances and active ingredients

Glycerin

Moisture retention, skin hydration, solvent and texture enhancer

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Mild surfactant, improves foaming and cleansing, compatible with other surfactants

Product Details

Form Type

paste

Ingredient Transparency

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