TOM'S OF MAINE NATURALLY WAXED ANTI-PLAQUE FLAT FLOSS, UNFLAVORED 32 YD
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Tom's of Maine by Colgate-Palmolive Company
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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.
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Ingredients from packaging: BEESWAX,CARNAUBA WAX,JOBA WAX,MYRRH,PROPOLIS. DIRECTIONS: GRASP ABOUT 18" OF FLOSS BETWEEN THUMB AND FINGERS OF BOTH HANDS. GENTLY WORK BETWEEN EACH TOOTH TO JUST BELOW THE GUM LINE. NEVER SNAP THE FLOSS INTO THE GUMS. GENTLY DRAW PLAQUE AWAY BY SLIDING THE TAUT FLOSS AGAINST THE SURFACE OF THE TOOTH.
Directions from packaging: Grasp about 18" of floss between thumb and fingers of both hands. Gently work between each tooth to just below the gum line. Never snap the floss into the gums. Gently draw plaque away by sliding the taut floss against the surface of the tooth.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PROPOLIS | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) WAX | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
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 | PROPOLIS |
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 | PROPOLIS | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) WAX | |
| 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 | COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, BEESWAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) |
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