Daily Fluoride Cooling Mint Toothpaste
Lower PFAS concern; standard toothpaste formulation not known to contain intentional PFAS.
Toothpaste products typically contain no PFAS in base formulations. Fluoride itself is not a PFAS compound. No public disclosure or controversy regarding PFAS in this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
fluoride active ingredient in aqueous paste base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Daily Fluoride Cooling Mint Toothpaste is made of, ingredients and materials
Parodontax Daily Fluoride Cooling Mint is an aqueous paste containing sodium fluoride as the active ingredient, formulated for daily brushing. The base is a typical toothpaste matrix of humectants, thickeners, abrasives, and flavoring agents. Fluoride at the concentration found in standard toothpaste (typically 1000-1500 ppm) is well-established as an effective remineralizing agent and is not a hazard class concern when used as directed in oral care products. The aqueous paste format presents no elevated risk of leaching, coating degradation, or heat-related degradation during normal storage and use.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fluoride toxicity (ingestion)
Toothpaste-grade fluoride is low concern at recommended use levels (pea-sized amount). Risk applies only to ingestion of large quantities, primarily a concern for young children under 3 years who cannot expectorate reliably. Standard labeling advises supervision for children under 6.
Fragrance allergens (mint/menthol)
Mint and cooling agents (menthol, peppermint oil, or synthetic equivalents) are common fragrance components that can trigger allergic contact sensitization or irritation in susceptible individuals. Incidence is low but documented; those with known mint sensitivity should avoid or patch-test.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are documented in standard toothpaste formulations or Parodontax product literature. Preservatives used are typically sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, or similar non-releasing agents.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Toothpaste is not a high-pigment category and does not typically employ metallic or azo-derived colorants that carry heavy metal contamination risk. Any approved colorants in this formula would be subject to FDA food additive regulations.
Source, FDA ↗Abrasive particle size and enamel wear
Parodontax Daily is marketed as a gum-health product and does not carry warnings of excessive abrasiveness. Standard toothpaste abrasives (silica, calcium carbonate) at regulated concentrations do not pose elevated enamel wear risk compared to category alternatives when used with soft-bristled brushes.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Parodontax is owned by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and markets itself as a gum-health focused brand. The brand does not make public PFAS-specific sustainability disclosures, but standard toothpaste formulations are not known to contain intentional PFAS. GSK has not faced substantive recalls or safety controversies specific to this toothpaste line on record. The product carries standard dental care marketing claims; compliance with FDA monograph standards for over-the-counter toothpaste is implied by its market presence.
How it compares in its category
Parodontax Daily sits within the conventional fluoride toothpaste market segment, alongside brands like Crest, Colgate, and Sensodyne. It contains no reported novel additives or coating treatments that would distinguish it materially from competitors in terms of chemical safety. Formulations in this category are tightly regulated by FDA monograph, limiting variation in active ingredient and requiring disclosure of certain excipients. The 'cooling mint' characterization refers to flavoring and breath-freshening agents, not to any surface treatment or coating technology.
If you buy it
Use as directed on the product label, typically twice daily with a pea-sized amount for adults and children over age 3. Store the tube upright with the cap sealed to prevent drying and contamination; no special temperature control is needed for a sealed paste product. Toothpaste tubes are single-use consumables with no maintenance requirement; replace when empty. Avoid ingesting large amounts; if swallowed in quantity, contact poison control, though incidental swallowing during brushing poses minimal risk.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Parodontax has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Daily Fluoride Cooling Mint Toothpaste?
Tom's of Maine
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