Colgate Mouthwash Peroxyl 946ml
Oral Care

Colgate Mouthwash Peroxyl 946ml

Colgate
10Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
40% Natural40% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

CI 42090.Max 0.5%
Max concentration:0.5%
Product types:Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Hydrogen PeroxideMax 12.0%
Max concentration:12.0%
Product types:(a) Hair products(b) Skin products(c) Nail hardening products(d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products(e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products(f) Products intended for eyelashes
Conditions:(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured.Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age.(f) For professional use only
Label warnings: (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.(e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured.Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.f) To be printed on the label:‘For professional use only.Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Methyl SalicylateMax 65.0%
Max concentration:65.0%
Product types:(a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover)(c) Eye makeup and makeup remover (d) Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol)(e) Deodorant spray/aerosol(f) Body lotion spray/aerosol(g) Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products (h) Hand wash (i) Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances (j) Lip products (k) Toothpaste (l) Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years(m) Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults(n) Mouth spray
Conditions:Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) “Toothpaste”. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Oral Care. Verify compliance.

  • CI 42090.Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fluoride-FreeLikely
No fluoride detected
SLS-FreeLikely
SLS-free formula
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

40% natural40% synthetic
4 natural 2 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 10 ingredients analyzed. 40% natural, 20% unknown and 40% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance2:Sorbitol, Sodium Saccharin
perfuming2:Sorbitol, Methyl Salicylate
flavouring2:Methyl Salicylate, Sodium Saccharin

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Paste or gel — thick enough to stay on brush, foams with brushing
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Clean, fresh mouth feel

Minty or neutral — foaming action provides cleaning sensation. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.