Toms Of Maine Toothpaste at CVS Pharmacy
Lower concern; fluoride toothpaste poses minimal PFAS risk typically.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste is a gel formulation without known PFAS-associated coatings. No public disclosure or third-party PFAS testing exists, but fluoride toothpastes are not documented PFAS vectors.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous gel with fluoride, calcium carbonate, gum, natural flavoring
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Toms Of Maine Toothpaste at CVS Pharmacy is made of, ingredients and materials
Tom's of Maine toothpaste is an aqueous gel formulation containing fluoride (active ingredient for cavity prevention), calcium carbonate (abrasive and base), gum binders, and natural flavoring. The aqueous base means no alcohol solvents or volatile organic compounds typical of some rinses. Calcium carbonate at normal toothpaste concentrations is a well-established, low-toxicity abrasive with no documented leaching risk during oral use, since the product is spit out and not ingested.
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
Tom's of Maine uses natural flavoring, which may include essential oils or plant extracts capable of triggering contact dermatitis or oral irritation in sensitive individuals; specific allergen disclosure is not comprehensive on the label.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Tom's of Maine toothpaste does not use synthetic dyes or mineral-based colorants on record; the gel is formulated without added pigments, reducing lead and cadmium exposure typical of some colored cosmetics.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No evidence of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) in this product formulation; aqueous gels rely on alternative preservative systems not documented to release formaldehyde.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination
Tom's of Maine toothpaste does not list talc as an ingredient; calcium carbonate is the primary mineral component, which is not associated with asbestos contamination risk.
1,4-dioxane (solvent and contaminant)
Aqueous gel formulations do not typically contain 1,4-dioxane, which is associated with ethoxylated surfactants; no such surfactants are documented in this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tom's of Maine maintains a public commitment to transparency and has not faced documented recalls or regulatory warnings specific to heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or talc in this toothpaste line. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS testing data, but fluoride toothpastes in general carry minimal PFAS risk per available evidence. Tom's of Maine products are often certified cruelty-free and formulated without artificial colorants, which reduces exposure to azo dyes and some heavy-metal pigments common in conventional cosmetics.
How it compares in its category
Fluoride toothpastes from major manufacturers (Colgate, Crest, Sensodyne) carry similar or lower documented hazard profiles; Tom's of Maine sits in the mainstream safety bracket for this category. Unlike some boutique or imported toothpastes, Tom's is subject to FDA oversight and CVS in-house quality checks. The absence of talc, artificial fragrances, and synthetic dyes in this formulation places it at lower concern than products relying on mineral pigments or fragrance blends prone to undisclosed allergens.
If you buy it
Use as directed, brush teeth twice daily, spit out, and do not swallow. Store at room temperature in a sealed tube; no special heat or light precautions are required for this product. Replace the tube when empty or if the seal is damaged and the product dries out. If you have a fluoride sensitivity or allergy to any listed ingredient (gum binders, natural flavoring), consult a dentist; otherwise, no routine maintenance or replacement triggers are specific to this product beyond normal use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% 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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