Is Dentakids Fluorskyll Strawberry Flavor 500ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bonaventura Sales
Bonaventura Sales's Dentakids Fluorskyll Strawberry Flavor 500ml is reviewed here as a other. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Edta.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium fluoride and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic additives. This raises concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains sodium fluoride, which is effective for dental health.
- Aroma provides a pleasant flavor, making it more appealing for children.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
- Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent that may pose safety issues.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this other, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this other?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, ensuring proper consistency and application.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Glycerin safe in this other?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the mouth and improve the product's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerin
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Is Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil safe in this other?
Medium
Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient helps to stabilize the formulation but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Peg 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Is Sodium Fluoride safe in this other?
Good
Sodium Fluoride is used here as active. Sodium fluoride is included for its dental health benefits, helping to prevent cavities effectively.
Role in formula: active
Original: SodiumFluoride
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Is Cetylpyridinium Chloride safe in this other?
Medium
Cetylpyridinium Chloride is used here as antimicrobial. This compound is used for its antimicrobial properties but may raise concerns regarding synthetic additives.
Role in formula: antimicrobial
Original: Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Read the full ingredient profile for Cetylpyridinium Chloride
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain the product's pH balance.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Citrate
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Is Sodium Saccharin safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Saccharin is used here as sweetener. Sodium saccharin is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic ingredients in the formulation.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sodium Saccharin
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Aroma safe in this other?
Medium
Aroma is used here as flavor. The aroma enhances the flavor profile, making the product more enjoyable for children, though its exact composition is unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Citric Acid safe in this other?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Tetrasodium Edta safe in this other?
Bad
Tetrasodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent that may pose safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Tetrasodium EDTA
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Is Ci 16255 safe in this other?
Bad
Ci 16255 is used here as colorant. CI 16255 is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 16255
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4051433
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