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PEG-12

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Scout's take

Polyethylene glycol thickener and solvent. PEGs are commonly contaminated with 1,4-dioxane (an EPA likely human carcinogen and IARC Group 2B) and ethylene oxide (IARC Group 1) as ethoxylation byproducts unless explicitly purified.

More from Scout's analyses

Polyethylene glycol thickener and solvent. PEGs are commonly contaminated with 1,4-dioxane (EPA likely human carcinogen, IARC Group 2B) and ethylene oxide (IARC Group 1) as ethoxylation byproducts unless explicitly purified.

from the analysis of Colgate Total Whitening Paste Toothpaste

Found in 3 products

Colgate Total Active Prevention Toothpaste Fresh Mint
Colgate Total Active Prevention Toothpaste Fresh Mint
22 Poor
Colgate Kids Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste Watermelon Burst Liquid Gel
Colgate Kids Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste Watermelon Burst Liquid Gel
20 Poor
Colgate Total Whitening Paste Toothpaste
Colgate Total Whitening Paste Toothpaste
1 Poor

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