Rembrandt 3-In-1 Whitening And Mouthwash Toothpaste (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

REMBRANDT 3-IN-1 WHITENING AND MOUTHWASH TOOTHPASTE (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Rembrandt by Procter & Gamble

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

78%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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 in this product -- not the product itself -- 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 in this product are linked to:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE (0.15% WT/VOL. FLUORIDE ION) . INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: GLYCERIN; SILICA; CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE; ALUMINA ACYLATED AMYLOPECTINS; FLAVOR; SODIUM CITRATE; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE; PAPAIN; SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE; CARBOMER; SODIUM SACCHARIN; EDTA .

Directions from packaging: Adults and children 6 years of age or older, brush teeth thoroughly preferably after each meal or at least twice a day or as directed by a dentist or physician. Use a pea sized amount and instruct children under 6 years of age in good brushing habits to minimize swallowing and supervise children until good habits are established. For children under 2 years of age, consult a dentist or physician.

Warnings from packaging: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FLUORIDE ION (Active Ingredient)	7	71%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINA	6	85%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE (Active Ingredient)	6	69%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PAPAIN	5	68%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
FLAVOR	4	100%	Miscellaneous
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
EDTA	3	78%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PERHYDROL UREA CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE	3	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ACYLATED AMYLOPECTINS	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM CITRATE	0	94%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	none identified

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.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		ALUMINA
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, EDTA
Cancer - limited evidence		FLUORIDE ION

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)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		PAPAIN, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FLUORIDE ION, ALUMINA

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE, PERHYDROL UREA, FLUORIDE ION
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		PERHYDROL UREA

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)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FLUORIDE ION, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, EDTA
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINA

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 animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption		FLUORIDE ION

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PAPAIN

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.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		EDTA, ALUMINA
Not suspected to be persistent		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

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)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SODIUM SACCHARIN
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALUMINA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		EDTA, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN
Possible human renal toxicant		FLUORIDE ION, PAPAIN

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		FLAVOR

Ecotoxicology*

*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ALUMINA
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		EDTA

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.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PAPAIN, EDTA

Data gaps*

*This table includes all possible data gaps 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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product		EDTA, CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PAPAIN, FLAVOR, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, PERHYDROL UREA, GLYCERIN, FLUORIDE ION, ALUMINA, ACYLATED AMYLOPECTINS

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 moderate doses		ALUMINA, GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		FLUORIDE ION, SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE

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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE