Ingredient
Trisodium Phosphate
Scout's take
An industrial chemical also used as a cleaning agent, degreaser, and paint stripper. While FDA-approved in small amounts, its presence signals heavy industrial processing and has no nutritional purpose.
More from Scout's analyses
Trisodium phosphate is used as a pH stabilizer and cleaning agent. It is generally recognized as safe for use in oral products, although it does not provide direct oral health benefits.
from the analysis of CloSYS Ultra Sensitive Mouth Rinse UnflavoredStrongly alkaline pH adjuster (also used as an industrial degreaser). Repeated exposure can disrupt the enamel pH balance and irritate soft oral tissue.
from the analysis of Colgate Total Active Prevention Toothpaste Fresh MintStrongly alkaline pH adjuster (also used as an industrial degreaser); can disrupt enamel pH balance and irritate soft tissue with repeated exposure.
from the analysis of Crest Pro-Health Clean Mint ToothpasteFound in 7 products
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