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Brand Information
Product Name: Colgate Total Toothpaste
Form: paste
Product Category: Personal Care » Oral Hygiene » toothpaste
Customer Service: 800-468-6502
Date Entered: 2003-10-17
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Colgate Palmolive Co.
Address: 300 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Zip Code: 10022
Telephone Number: 212-310-2000
Fax Number: 212-310-3243
Toll Free Number: 800-468-6502
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYE CONTACT: Direct exposure to large amounts may cause eye irritation, but no permanent eye injury is expected.
SKIN CONTACT: Skin irritation may occur with prolonged or excessive contact.
INGESTION: Prolonged ingestion of excessive quantities may result in headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, thirst and diarrhea.
INHALATION: No adverse effects expected.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information provided.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
First Aid: From MSDS
EYE CONTACT: In case of contact, flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes.
SKIN CONTACT: In case of contact, rinse area with water.
INGESTION: Drink 1-2 glasses of a clear liquid. Get medical attention.
INHALATION: Not applicable.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 0
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2002-01-30
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Store at controlled room temperature, 20-25C (68-77F)
Disposal: From MSDS
Any disposal practice must be in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations (contact local or state environmental agency for specific rules). Do not dump into sewers, any body of water or onto the ground.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Sorbitol000050-70-4
Glycerin000056-81-5
Propylene glycol000057-55-6
Sodium saccharin000128-44-9
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)000151-21-3
Sodium hydroxide001310-73-2
Triclosan003380-34-5
Sodium fluoride007681-49-4
Water007732-18-5
Carrageenan009000-07-1
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium009004-32-4
PVM/MA copolymer009011-16-9
Titanium dioxide013463-67-7
Hydrated silica (Silica gel)112926-00-8
Flavor(s)999999-56-2
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