Simply White Clean Mint Fluoride Toothpaste
Lower concern; toothpaste has no known PFAS-prone ingredients.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste uses common food-grade and mineral ingredients with no known PFAS risk. No waterproofing, stain-resistance, or non-stick coatings are present.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqua, sorbitol, calcium carbonate, fluoride, silica, xylitol, mint flavoring
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Simply White Clean Mint Toothpaste is made of, ingredients and materials
This toothpaste is formulated from inert, food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade minerals and polyols, water, sorbitol (humectant), calcium carbonate (mild abrasive), silica (abrasive), xylitol (sweetener), and fluoride (active cavity preventive). None of these are known to leach toxic substances, degrade into harmful compounds during storage or use, or release volatile organic compounds. The mint flavoring is stated but not detailed; Tom's of Maine typically uses natural mint extracts rather than synthetic fragrance compounds with allergen risk.
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.
Fragrance allergens (mint)
Mint flavoring is stated but not specified as natural extract or synthetic compound. Natural peppermint and spearmint oils can trigger contact irritation or allergic response in sensitive individuals; incidence is low but not zero, especially with repeated oral contact.
Silica abrasive wear on enamel
Silica is a gentle abrasive relative to charcoal or peroxide whitening agents, but prolonged or aggressive brushing with any silica-based paste can thin enamel over years. This is a wear hazard, not a leaching or contamination hazard, and is minimized by soft-bristle brush use and normal brushing technique.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fluoride (active ingredient risk)
Fluoride in toothpaste at standard 1000-1500 ppm is not systemically hazardous at intended use (spit out after brushing). Ingestion of the tube contents poses acute toxicity risk, particularly in children under 6; keep tube out of reach and supervise brushing.
Heavy metals
Calcium carbonate and silica used in toothpaste are typically pharmaceutical or food-grade and are not known to carry lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination in Tom's of Maine products. No recall or regulatory finding on record for this brand in this category.
Source, FDA ↗Microbial growth in tube
Toothpaste tubes are sealed and anoxic environments; formulation lacks water-based vehicles that promote bacterial growth. No special storage or hygiene precautions beyond standard product care are needed.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tom's of Maine has a public commitment to transparency and ingredient disclosure; the brand is part of Colgate-Palmolive but maintains a separate natural/organic positioning. No established recalls, health warnings, or regulatory action regarding this toothpaste formulation are on record. The brand does not market or emphasize PFAS avoidance (hence "silent" stance), but absence of fluorinated surfactants, water-repellent additives, or grease-resistant coatings means PFAS entry points are minimal in this product category.
How it compares in its category
Fluoride toothpastes marketed as natural or whitening vary widely in abrasive intensity and additive load. Tom's of Maine positions this product as simple, with no artificial sweeteners, dyes, or preservatives beyond those listed. Standard mass-market whitening pastes often include peroxide or activated charcoal (higher abrasivity risk over time) and synthetic fragrances; this formulation is lower in complexity and thus lower in incidental hazard surface area.
If you buy it
Use twice daily in normal brushing amounts (pea-sized for children under 3). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; toothpaste tubes are typically aluminum-lined plastic or metal, not prone to leaching at room temperature. Replace when empty or if the tube is visibly damaged. No special maintenance or activation steps are needed. If you have enamel sensitivity or gum inflammation, monitor for irritation from the mint flavoring or silica abrasive and discontinue if discomfort occurs.
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
- Tom's of Maine has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Simply White Clean Mint Fluoride Toothpaste?
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