ECO-DENT INTERNATIONAL ECO-DENT GENTLEFLOSS MINT
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Eco-Dent International by Lotus Brands, Inc.
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns |
Ingredients from packaging: Ingredients: 100 % Vegan-Waxed Floss impregnated with Natural Menthol & Anethole, Oils of Peppermint, Lemon, Orange, Fennel, Anise,Geranium, Bergamot. Basil, Lavender, Rosemary and Rose, and a naturaly derived Enzyme System (water, potassium thiocyanate, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, glucose oxidase).
Directions from packaging: Floss daily with Eco-Dent Gentlefloss, following your dentist's instructions.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS A NATURALLY- DERIVED ENZYME SYSTEM (WATER | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS FOURGERE | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| MENTHOL | 3 | 85% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | 3 | 73% | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE) |
| GLUCOSE OXIDASE | 2 | 87% | Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE | 2 | 80% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL BERGAMOT OIL | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| LAVENDER OIL * | 1 | 97% | Endocrine disruption |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL | 1 | 88% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| ANETHOLE | 1 | 83% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LACTOFERRIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LACTOPEROXIDASE | 0 | 94% | 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 | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, ANETHOLE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) OIL, MENTHOL, ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL |
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 | POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL |
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 | ANETHOLE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE |
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 | POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVENDER OIL * | |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses | GLUCOSE OXIDASE |
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) OIL, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE, ANETHOLE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MENTHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | GLUCOSE OXIDASE |
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 | PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS |
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 | CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) OIL, MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MENTHOL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL |
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 | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL |
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 | CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) OIL, MENTHOL, GLUCOSE OXIDASE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LAVENDER OIL *, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) OIL, UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL, POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) OIL, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) OIL, MENTHOL, LACTOPEROXIDASE, LACTOFERRIN, GLUCOSE OXIDASE, ILLICIUM VERUM (ANISE) OIL, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, ANETHOLE |
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