Tom's of Maine Toothpaste
Low PFAS concern; no coatings or waterproofing applied to toothpaste formulation.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste contains standard abrasive and binding ingredients with no applied Teflon-family coating coatings or water-repellent treatments. No PFAS signal detected in typical formulation.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, sorbitol, hydrated silica, glycerin, xylitol, calcium carbonate, cellulose gum
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Tom's of Maine Toothpaste is made of, ingredients and materials
Tom's of Maine toothpaste is a water-based formulation with common cosmetic-grade abrasives (hydrated silica, calcium carbonate) and thickeners (cellulose gum). Sweeteners like sorbitol and xylitol replace artificial alternatives; neither presents acute toxicity at toothpaste use rates. No reported heavy metals, mineral oil, or synthetic fragrance allergens are listed in the standard formulation, though specific variant lines may differ.
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.
1,4-Dioxane (manufacturing impurity in surfactants)
Toothpaste formulations may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct in ethoxylated ingredients, though Tom's of Maine does not disclose purification protocols. This is a category-wide concern for cosmetics, not specific to this brand; levels in toothpaste are generally below regulatory concern when used as directed.
Fragrance allergens
Some Tom's of Maine toothpaste variants include natural essential oils (e.g., mint, fennel) which carry established allergenic potential in sensitive individuals. Standard fluoride variant is fragrance-simplified; check label if you have oral mucosa sensitivity or fragrance contact dermatitis history.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Tom's of Maine toothpaste formulation does not list known formaldehyde-releasing preservatives such as imidazolidinyl urea or dmdm hydantoin on standard labeling. No recalls or adverse reports tie this product to formaldehyde contamination.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Hydrated silica and calcium carbonate are standard food-grade abrasives with no established heavy metal contamination record in Tom's formulation. No artificial colorants or iron oxide pigments that would introduce lead or cadmium are standard in this product line.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
Tom's of Maine toothpaste does not list talc as an ingredient. Talc-related concern is minimal for oral products (vs. inhaled powder cosmetics), but this formulation avoids the question entirely.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tom's of Maine maintains ingredient transparency on packaging and website; the brand does not hide formulation details. The company has not faced major recalls or regulatory action for this core toothpaste line. Brand stance on PFAS is not explicitly published, but the absence of waterproofing or specialty coatings in toothpaste means PFAS contamination risk is negligible in this product type.
How it compares in its category
Tom's of Maine positions itself in the natural/minimal-additive segment. Compared to mainstream fluoride toothpastes with titanium dioxide opacifiers or synthetic colorants, this formula avoids several known allergen triggers. However, it offers no performance or safety advantage over unbranded generic fluoride toothpastes with similar ingredient profiles; the premium sits mainly in brand positioning and no-SLS variants available in the range.
If you buy it
Use as directed on packaging; no special storage hazards exist for toothpaste. Check variant labels if you have fragrance sensitivity, as some Tom's lines include natural essential oils. Toothpaste is not meant for ingestion in large amounts; standard swallowing during oral use poses no acute risk. Replace when tube is empty; no shelf-life stability concerns are established for unopened containers stored at room temperature.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 80% 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.
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