2019 AP24 Toothpaste Ingredients

AP24 toothpaste ingredients

We all know the ingredients are very important key point when we choose toothpaste. What's inside AP24 toothpaste and why it's so powerful ?

I list them below:

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Proprietary blend of hydrated silica and alumina (aluminum

hydroxide)—a unique combination of mild abrasives

that polishes and smoothes teeth without eroding

enamel.

• AP-24®—a plaque-fighting agent of medical-grade

dimethicone and surfactants. AP-24® is a long chain that

can wrap around teeth and hold tightly to leave your

mouth feeling slicker and fresher longer.

• Sodium monofluorophosphate—approved form of fluoride

that can be used to fight cavities.

And we also consider the safety issue, and show you the explanation:

Fluoride

The USFDA has approved fluoride as an Over the Counter (OTC) drug in the US. The inclusion of fluoride such as, sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, and stannous fluoride, is needed at an effective dose to make any anticaries claims for products. The use of fluoride in toothpastes has been thoroughly vetted and found to be safe and effective for prevention of dental cavities (decay, caries). The American Dental Association mandates that any product with its seal of approval have fluoride per the final US FDA monograph. For more information on fluoride use and safety see Anticaries Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Final Monograph; 21 CFR parts 310, 355, and 369. For information on fluorosis, see http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/ az-topics/f/fluorosis

Aluminum Hydroxide (Alumina)

Aluminum Hydroxide is a stable form of aluminum utilized in many personal care products including toothpaste. In toothpaste, it is included as an abrasive to help remove plaque and surface stains. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has reviewed aluminum hydroxide stating that this ingredient’s use in cosmetics is chemically equivalent to that used in OTC antacid product. They also indicate that aluminum hydroxide should not be confused with elemental aluminum as these are substantially different in terms of physical properties, chemical properties, functions, and potential for toxicity. As such, aluminum hydroxide is poorly absorbed. They further concluded that they were “not concerned with the potential for incidental ingestion of alumina when used in lipsticks or oral hygiene formulations. The amount of the aluminum ion that could be released in the digestive tract through the incidental ingestion of such cosmetic products are far below the levels of toxicological concern.” See Becker, L.C. et al. Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics. IJT 35(Suppl. 3):16-33, 2016

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

After reviewing the available scientific literature, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has indicated a that sodium lauryl sulfate is safe when used in “formulations designed for discontinuous, brief use followed by thorough rinsing from the surface of the skin” similar to its use in toothpaste formulations. Oral consumption studies, including those in quantities much larger than what would be expected from ingestion of oral hygiene products, did not show any toxicity concerns. See Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate. J Am Coll Toxicol 2(7): 127-181, 1983

Hydrated Silica

Concerns involving the abrasiveness of hydrated silica need to take into consideration the formulation of the final product. Silicates, such as hydrated silica, are specifically mentioned as examples of mild abrasives used to remove debris and surface stains and is specifically listed on the ADA website as typical toothpaste ingredients. The RDA, which measure the potential abrasiveness of a toothpaste, of AP-24 Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste is 103. This is well below the limit considered safe for daily use. See http://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/toothpastes.

Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide is an approved food colorant that helps to make products aesthetically more pleasing. The health concerns relative to titanium dioxide revolve around its inhalation. Within personal care formulations, the titanium dioxide is bound and therefore does not have the ability to be inhaled. It, therefore, does not pose any of the same concerns. For more safety information on Titanium dioxide, see http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/titanium-dioxide.

PEG-12

Acting as a humectant, PEG-12, is a polymer of ethylene glycol. Research on this ingredient indicates that is minimally absorbed. The ingredient used within our formulas is processed to remove 1,4 dioxane concerns. Thus, this ingredient does not pose any health or safety concerns. For more information on the safety of PEG-12, see http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/triethylene-glycol-and-pegs.

Sodium Saccharin

The ADA website lists saccharin as an example of a typical toothpaste ingredient for flavoring agents. While early research on saccharin called its use into question, more recent studies have evaluated these concerns and found them unreasonable for humans. Additionally, saccharin and sodium saccharin were delisted from the Proposition 65 list more than a decade ago. For more information on the safety of sodium saccharin, see http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/saccharin-and-its-calcium-and-sodium-salts.