Ingredients of Colgate Total

Active Ingredients:

• Sodium Fluoride
• Triclosan

Inactive Ingredients:

• Hydrated Silica
• Water, Glycerin
• Sorbitol
• PVM/MA Copolymer
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
• Cellulose Gum Flavor
• Sodium Hydroxide
• Carrageenan
• Propylene Glycol
• Sodium Saccharin
• Titanium Dioxide

Titanium Dioxide

Chemical Name:

Titanium (IV) Oxide

Chemical Formula:

TiO2


Chemical structure of titanium dioxide

Health Effects:

• Oxidative DNA damage
• Inflammation
• Cancer or genetic disorders
• Mitochondrial damage
• Brain damage

Purpose:

• Improve the aesthetic of toothpaste
• White toothepaste (more pleasant to use)

Triclosan

Chemical Name:

5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

Chemical Formula:

C12 H7 Cl3 O2


Illustration of chemical composition of triclosan

Health effects: 

• Causes cancer
• Can alter hormone functioning and change the ¨good¨ bacteria in the mouth
• Weakened heart muscle function
• Altered shape of sperm
• Bone deformation

Purpose:

• Colgate Total refuses to remove triclosan since they believe it is what makes theit toothpaste better than the others
• To clean mouth as much as it can

Chemicals Found in Colgate Total Toothpaste

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Sodium Fluoride

Chemical Formula:

NaF


Chemical structure of Sodium Fluoride

Health Effects:

• Large ingestion of fluoride salts or hydrofluoric acid may result in fatal arrhythmias
• Chronic over-absorption can cause hardening of bones, calcification of ligaments, and buildup on teeth
• Fluoride can cause irritation or corrosion to eyes, skin, and nasal membranes
• Prevents cavities 
• If high doeses it can affect the heart and the circulatory system 

Purpose:

• Protects teeth
• Prevents cavities