Amazon.com: Sensodyne Repair Protect Toothpaste with Fluoride 70 gm - Pack of 1 : Health & Household
Low PFAS risk. Standard toothpaste formulation without aqueous film-forming coatings.
Sensodyne Repair Protect is a conventional fluoride toothpaste with no known PFAS-associated ingredients or water-repellent finishes. Toothpaste categories rarely contain PFAS unless branded as waterproof or long-wear; this product has neither claim.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
silica, calcium carbonate, sorbitol, glycerin, standard toothpaste excipients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Amazon.com: Sensodyne Repair Household is made of, ingredients and materials
Sensodyne Repair Protect contains silica as the primary abrasive, calcium carbonate as a secondary abrasive and base, sorbitol as a humectant (moisture retainer), and glycerin as an emollient. These are conventional toothpaste ingredients used across major brands. The formulation does not use raw talc or talc-adjacent minerals as abrasives, which eliminates talc contamination as a concern in this product.
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 (systemic if ingested in excess)
Fluoride is an active ingredient (typically 1,450 ppm in this formulation) and is regulated as a safe-and-effective OTC drug ingredient by the FDA at standard use levels. Risk is low during normal brushing; concern arises only if large quantities are swallowed regularly, particularly by young children, and may lead to dental fluorosis. Standard guidance is to use a pea-sized amount for children un
Abrasive silica (enamel wear if overused)
Silica is a mild abrasive used in most toothpastes. At the typical brushing frequency and duration recommended (twice daily, two minutes), the abrasive load poses lower risk than in whitening or charcoal formulations. Risk increases only with aggressive brushing or use beyond labeled frequency.
Fragrance and flavor allergens (contact sensitivity)
Sensodyne formulations contain proprietary fragrance and flavor agents. Rare cases of oral or perioral contact dermatitis have been reported with toothpaste use across brands, though incidence is low. No specific allergen alerts or recalls are on record for this product.
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 or formaldehyde itself are listed in publicly available ingredient disclosures for this product. Sensodyne Repair Protect uses conventional preservative systems typical of mainstream fluoride toothpastes.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No recalls or regulatory findings of lead, cadmium, or antimony contamination in this product or toothpaste category are on record. Colorants used in toothpastes are subject to FDA Color Additive regulations and periodic testing.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Sensodyne, owned by GSK Consumer Healthcare, does not publish detailed PFAS-specific disclosure for toothpaste lines and maintains a silent public stance on PFAS "forever chemicals" in oral care. No recalls or regulatory actions specific to this product line are on record for heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or other cosmetic hazards. The brand complies with FDA monograph standards for over-the-counter fluoride toothpastes.
How it compares in its category
Sensodyne Repair Protect sits in the mainstream fluoride toothpaste segment. Its silica-based abrasive system is typical for sensitive-formula products; compared to whitening toothpastes (which often use higher abrasive loads and activated charcoal), it carries lower risk of enamel wear. Ingredient transparency and hazard profile are consistent with comparable mainstream brands such as Colgate and Crest sensitive variants.
If you buy it
Use as directed, brush twice daily for two minutes with a pea-sized amount; do not swallow in large quantities, especially in children under 6. Store in a cool, dry place; toothpaste does not require refrigeration and does not degrade significantly under normal indoor temperature. Replace when the tube is empty; there are no shelf-life concerns once opened if the cap is replaced. No special maintenance or safety precautions beyond standard toothpaste handling.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Sensodyne has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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