Arm & Hammer · Toothpaste
Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare Fluoride Toothpaste
Lower concern for PFAS; standard toothpaste formulation with no flagged risk factors, but no affirmative disclosure.
Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare is a conventional aqueous toothpaste with no known Teflon-family coating coatings, water-resistance treatments, or nonstick surfaces, the typical vectors for PFAS in consumer goods. The brand does not make PFAS claims either way.
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aqueous gel toothpaste, standard cosmetic base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare is an aqueous gel toothpaste combining sodium fluoride (for cavity protection), hydrogen peroxide (whitening/antimicrobial agent), and baking soda (mild abrasive and base neutralizer). The gel matrix uses standard cosmetic thickeners, humectants, and preservatives typical of mass-market toothpaste. No exotic coatings, resins, or high-risk plasticizers are used in the formulation itself, only in the tube packaging (which does not contact the product directly after dispensing).
The brand's record and disclosure
Arm & Hammer (Church & Dwight) does not make affirmative PFAS disclosures on this product, nor are there public statements about intentional PFAS avoidance. The brand has no established major safety recalls tied to toothpaste formulation, and fluoride toothpaste is approved by the FDA as an over-the-counter drug product. No independent testing has flagged unexpected contaminants in Arm & Hammer toothpaste lines.
How it compares in its category
This product sits in the mainstream fluoride + whitening segment; it is chemically simpler than medicated or sensitivity-targeted variants and comparable to Crest, Colgate, and generic store brands in ingredient complexity. Hydrogen peroxide at toothpaste concentrations (typically under 1%) is safe for oral use and poses no systemic risk. The inclusion of baking soda is a common marketing differentiator but does not change the safety profile versus standard fluoride gels.
If you buy it
Use as directed: brush twice daily, spit out after use, and do not swallow. Store the tube upright with the cap sealed to prevent preservative degradation and water loss, which can alter consistency over time. Replace when tube is empty or if the gel becomes noticeably separated or hardened (sign of age or improper storage). Keep away from direct heat and sunlight, as hydrogen peroxide can degrade under UV exposure.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Fluoride toxicity (ingestion risk)
Sodium fluoride toothpaste is safe at recommended dosage (pea-sized amount for adults, smaller for children under 3). Intentional swallowing of large amounts poses acute risk; however, standard use is well-regulated by FDA and poses no concern.
Hydrogen peroxide irritation
Hydrogen peroxide at toothpaste concentration can cause mild gum or mouth irritation in sensitive individuals. This is a known but minor risk for any whitening toothpaste; discontinue if persistent irritation occurs.
Preservative sensitivity (methylisothiazolinone or similar)
Standard toothpaste preservatives (e.g., sodium benzoate, methylisothiazolinone) can trigger allergic contact dermatitis of the lips or perioral area in rare cases. No specific recalls for this product have been reported.
Abrasive particle wear
Baking soda and silica abrasives in toothpaste are regulated for particle size and hardness to prevent enamel erosion. Arm & Hammer formulations comply with ADA standards; excessive brushing force or use on compromised enamel is a user behavior issue, not a product defect.
Microplastic contamination in formulation
This toothpaste does not use intentional microbeads (banned in the US in 2015). Particle abrasives are mineral-based, not plastic-derived.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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