Colgate charcoal clean toothpaste
Colgate colgate charcoal clean toothpaste lists 13 ingredients on its label, 12 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains essential oils
Formulation view Dual sorbitol-water base with silica for mild abrasion. Charcoal particles enhance visual adsorption; SLS and betaine reduce irritation. Benzyl alcohol and eugenol provide preservation and scent, with fluoride for cavity care. For users seeking deep clean. Factory observation: benzyl alcohol preservative system requires strict adherence to EU sensitizer limits.
Key ingredients
- HUMECTANT
- Sorbitol
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ABRASIVE
- Silica
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- 香精
- Flavor
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- 增稠剂
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- FRAGRANCE
- Sodium Saccharin
Other ingredients
Polyethylene Glycol 600Sodium FluorideCharcoalBenzyl AlcoholEugenol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Flavor | 香精 | — | Yellow |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene Glycol 600 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose | 增稠剂,悬浮剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Saccharin | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, FLAVOURING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Fluoride | ANTIPLAQUE, ORAL CARE · 限制 III/31 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Charcoal | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, DEODORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.
- Flavor
- Food-grade flavoring; verify cosmetic compliance and allergen content if used in skincare.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Polyethylene Glycol 600
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- Water-soluble thickener and susppending agent; adjust with electrolytes
- Sodium Saccharin
- High-potency sweetener for oral care products to improve taste; well-tolerated at low levels, no known irritancy.
- Sodium Fluoride
- Fluoride for antiplaque/oral care; restrict to oral products and control concentration
- Charcoal
- Charcoal; porous adsorbent for cleansing and masking. Control heavy metals and ash to prevent clogging.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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