BRAND: Tom's of Maine
Manufacturer: Colgate-Palmolive Company
COMPANY POLICIES
Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy |
Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this brand -- not the products -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| Ingredients used by this brand: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used by this brand: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 49 products by Tom's of Maine
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: antiperspirant/deodorant (8), bar soap (7), body wash/cleanser (1), dental floss (2), liquid hand soap (2), mouthwash (4), tooth whitening (5), toothpaste (20)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| SODIUM FLUORIDE | 9 | 63% | 1 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 5 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | 1 products | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE | 6 | 69% | 9 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ZINC CHLORIDE | 5 | 67% | 1 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS | 4 | 100% | 3 products | Miscellaneous |
| UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR | 4 | 100% | 5 products | Miscellaneous |
| UNSPECIFIED OILS | 4 | 100% | 1 products | Miscellaneous |
| FLAVOR | 4 | 100% | 1 products | Miscellaneous |
| POLOXAMER 335 | 2 | 82% | 5 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| POLOXAMER 407 | 2 | 82% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 3 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL | 4 | 72% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM | 3 | 70% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZOIC ACID | 4 | 65% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 6 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| MENTHOL | 3 | 85% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | 3 | 80% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| ZINC CITRATE TRIHYDRATE | 2 | 80% | 3 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| ZINC CITRATE | 2 | 79% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| CARRAGEENAN | 2 | 75% | 17 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| GLYCERYL LAURATE | 3 | 73% | 8 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS) |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | 3 | 73% | 16 products | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE) |
| GLYCYRRHIZINIC ACID | 3 | 69% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 3 | 68% | 18 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | 2 | 87% | 4 products | Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | 1 products | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| OLEIC ACID | 1 | 82% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM CARBONATE | 2 | 82% | 4 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ZINC RICINOLEATE | 2 | 82% | 3 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | 2 | 80% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | 2 | 80% | 8 products | none identified |
| HYDRATED SILICA | 2 | 79% | 12 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| CAPRIC ACID | 2 | 75% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 35 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (WINTERGREEN) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | 2 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | 1 | 97% | 11 products | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL | 1 | 97% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption |
| HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | 1 | 95% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 95% | 3 products | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL | 1 | 94% | 3 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) RESIN | 1 | 94% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PROPOLIS | 1 | 93% | 5 products | none identified |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | 6 products | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 91% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM GLUCONATE | 1 | 89% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM PHOSPHATE | 1 | 89% | 1 products | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | 3 products | none identified |
| CINNAMOMUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) LEAF OIL | 1 | 88% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CORIANDRUM SATIVUM (CORIANDER) FRUIT OIL | 1 | 88% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL | 1 | 88% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL | 1 | 88% | 9 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | 1 | 88% | 3 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POTASSIUM COCOATE | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | 2 products | none identified |
| XYLITOL | 1 | 88% | 19 products | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL | 1 | 88% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE | 1 | 87% | 15 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL | 1 | 87% | 5 products | none identified |
| PHYTIC ACID | 1 | 87% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | 1 | 87% | 1 products | none identified |
| POTASSIUM STEARATE | 1 | 85% | 1 products | Occupational hazards |
| GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT | 1 | 85% | 2 products | none identified |
| SODIUM STEARATE | 1 | 83% | 8 products | Occupational hazards |
| CI 77220 | 1 | 83% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPANEDIOL | 1 | 83% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POTASSIUM NITRATE | 1 | 81% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL | 1 | 80% | 1 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL | 1 | 80% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) | 1 | 75% | 1 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | 1 | 73% | 3 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | 1 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | 1 | 72% | 10 products | none identified |
| ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ANISE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| COCONUT | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) | 0 | 100% | 5 products | none identified |
| FRAGARIA (STRAWBERRY) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LAURYL GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| LAVANDULA INTERMEDIA (LAVANDIN) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| ORANGE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PROPOLIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| SAPONIFIED COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 0 | 100% | 7 products | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED POWDER | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| SODIUM PALMATE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SUCROSE COCOATE | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| USNEA BARBATA (BEARD MOSS) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER WATER | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| MUSA PARADISICA (BANANA) FRUIT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| CINNAMON LEAF OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) WAX | 0 | 99% | 2 products | none identified |
| HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| SODIUM COCOATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM DILINOLEATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| POTASSIUM PHYTATE | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| COCONUT ACID | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | 3 products | innocuous |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 35 products | innocuous |
* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses | SODIUM CARBONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | ZINC CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ZINC CITRATE TRIHYDRATE, ZINC CITRATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, POTASSIUM COCOATE, POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | BENZOIC ACID, SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL LAURATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | GLYCYRRHIZINIC ACID, ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE, BENZOIC ACID, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT), MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | GLYCYRRHIZINIC ACID, CAPRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, BENZOIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, MENTHOL, OLEIC ACID, PHYTIC ACID, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ZINC CHLORIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, XYLITOL, POLOXAMER 335, POLOXAMER 407, PROPANEDIOL |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | GLYCYRRHIZINIC ACID, ZINC CHLORIDE, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA, POLOXAMER 335, POLOXAMER 407 |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC CHLORIDE, ZINC CITRATE TRIHYDRATE, ZINC RICINOLEATE, ZINC CITRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible skin allergy effects | HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses | CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | OLEIC ACID, STEARIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | BENZOIC ACID, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MENTHOL, SODIUM CARBONATE, CI 77220 |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses | POTASSIUM NITRATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, PHYTIC ACID, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, POLOXAMER 335, POLOXAMER 407, GLYCYRRHIZINIC ACID, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| Classified as toxic or harmful | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips | ZINC CHLORIDE |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC CITRATE TRIHYDRATE, ZINC RICINOLEATE, ZINC CITRATE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CINNAMOMUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) LEAF OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CAPRIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), CORIANDRUM SATIVUM (CORIANDER) FRUIT OIL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, SODIUM GLUCONATE, XYLITOL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, PROPANEDIOL, SORBITOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEESWAX, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, COCONUT ACID, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, POTASSIUM COCOATE, POTASSIUM STEARATE, PROPOLIS, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), SODIUM COCOATE, SODIUM DILINOLEATE, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) RESIN, HYDRATED SILICA, POTASSIUM PHYTATE |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE, UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS, UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR, UNSPECIFIED OILS, FLAVOR | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, ZINC CHLORIDE |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, ZINC CHLORIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | CALCIUM CARBONATE, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STEARATE, CI 77220 |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CARRAGEENAN, SILICA, SODIUM FLUORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCYRRHIZINIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ZINC CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, XYLITOL, CAPRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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