Arm & Hammer · Toothpaste
Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare Toothpaste
Lower concern; standard fluoride toothpaste with no known PFAS triggers, though brand offers no explicit statement.
Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare is a conventional hydroperoxide + fluoride toothpaste. It contains no disclosed Teflon-family coating, nonstick coatings, or water/stain repellents, the typical PFAS vectors in consumer products.
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Aqueous gel with hydrated silica, glycerin, sodium fluoride (active)
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 formulation built around hydrated silica as the primary abrasive, glycerin as a humectant, and sodium fluoride (1450 ppm) as the active cavity-fighting ingredient. The formulation includes hydrogen peroxide (added in the PeroxiCare line specifically for whitening). None of these core components, silica, glycerin, fluoride, or mild peroxide, carry established systemic toxicity risks at the concentrations found in toothpaste.
The brand's record and disclosure
Arm & Hammer (Church & Dwight Co.) maintains basic regulatory compliance with FDA oversight of toothpaste as an over-the-counter drug. The brand does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing or PFAS statements, but toothpastes are not a documented vector for PFAS contamination under current evidence. No product recalls or safety advisories specific to PeroxiCare are on record with the FDA or consumer agencies.
How it compares in its category
Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare sits in the middle-market fluoride toothpaste tier: effective for cavity prevention and mild whitening, but without the advanced whitening actives (like potassium nitrate or higher peroxide) found in specialty brands. Its silica abrasive is standard and mild; it is gentler than baking-soda-heavy formulations and equivalent to most mass-market alternatives in terms of chemical risk profile.
If you buy it
Use twice daily as directed; no special storage precautions are needed beyond keeping the tube sealed and away from direct heat. The hydrogen peroxide component is formulated to be safe for ingestion in toothpaste amounts (swallowing small quantities poses negligible risk). If you have sensitive teeth, test on a small area first, as silica abrasives can occasionally irritate exposed dentin in susceptible people.
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.”
Abrasive silica (hydrated silica)
Hydrated silica is a standard, low-solubility abrasive approved by the FDA for toothpaste. No systemic toxicity or microplastic concerns are documented at toothpaste concentrations or use patterns.
Fluoride (sodium fluoride)
Sodium fluoride at 1450 ppm is within FDA-approved ranges for over-the-counter toothpaste (1000-1500 ppm standard). Swallowing small amounts during normal use poses no established risk; accidental ingestion of the tube is the only concern, treated as a poison control matter only in large-quantity exposure.
Hydrogen peroxide (mild whitening agent)
The peroxide level in PeroxiCare toothpaste is formulated for topical safety and is substantially lower than professional whitening systems. No irritation or systemic absorption concerns are documented at toothpaste concentrations.
Fragrance/flavor compounds and preservatives
Standard toothpaste fragrances and preservatives are approved food additives or cosmetic-grade compounds. No allergen warnings or formaldehyde-releaser use is documented for this product; most individuals tolerate them without issue.
Heavy metals or mineral contamination in silica
Hydrated silica in pharmaceutical-grade toothpaste is subject to pharmaceutical supply-chain standards. No lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination has been reported in Arm & Hammer products by regulatory agencies.
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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