Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste, Icy Mint Liquid Gel || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ARM & HAMMER ADVANCE WHITE TOOTHPASTE, ICY MINT LIQUID GEL

last updated: 04/03/08 brand: Arm & Hammer by Church & Dwight Co.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

74%

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, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Sodium Flouride (0.24%). Inactive Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Water, Sorbitol Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Flavor, Sodium Lauroyl Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica, Titaniuim Dioxide, Blue 1, Yellow #5.

Directions from packaging: Do not swallow. Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision. Adults and children 2 years and older: brush teeth thoroughly after meals or at least twice a day, or use as directed by a dentist or physician. Children under 6 years: instruct in good brushing and rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing). Children under 2 years: ask a dentist or physician.

Warnings from packaging: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Image and Description may vary from actual product due to Continuous manufacturer Product updates. Information we provide is for your reference only.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
SODIUM FLUORIDE SODIUM FLOURIDE (Active Ingredient)	9	63%	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
FLAVOR	4	100%	Miscellaneous
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUIM DIOXIDE	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE SODIUM LAUROYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM BICARBONATE	2	80%	none identified
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
HYDRATED SILICA	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
CELLULOSE GUM	1	80%	none identified
WATER	0	0%	innocuous

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 high doses		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		HYDRATED SILICA, FD&C BLUE 1

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		SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, FD&C YELLOW 5
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SODIUM FLUORIDE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

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		SODIUM BICARBONATE, FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
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 low doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, GLYCERIN
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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)
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Not suspected to be persistent		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		HYDRATED SILICA, MICA

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SODIUM BICARBONATE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM FLUORIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA

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)
Occupational hazards related to handling		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM FLUORIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FLAVOR

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.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM FLUORIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, CELLULOSE GUM
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM FLUORIDE

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
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM BICARBONATE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
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		CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM BICARBONATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HYDRATED SILICA, FLAVOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM SACCHARIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN

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 low doses		MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		SODIUM FLUORIDE
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM FLUORIDE