Elmex
Dentifrice Anti-Caries Professional, 2X75ml
High-efficiency anti-cavity toothpaste in paste form. This oral care product acts as a sugar acid neutralizer to protect teeth.
Regulated compositionControversial ingredient
Safety
True or false, at a glance
Free from CMR-classified ingredients?
Yes
Free from endocrine disruptors?
Yes
Free from fragrance allergens (Annex III)?
No
Contains: Alcool benzylique
Fragrance-free?
No
Contains: Eau, Glycérine, Arginine…
Toothpaste in paste form, packaged in a duo-pack, formulated for anti-cavity action. This oral care product acts as a sugar acid neutralizer for tooth protection.
Ingredients
Composition
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Carbonate de calciumViscosity controllingEauFragranceGlycérineSkin conditioningLauryl sulfate de sodiumSurfactantArginineSkin conditioningMonofluorophosphate de sodiumSODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATEArômesAROMAGomme de celluloseFragranceBicarbonate de sodiumSkin conditioningPyrophosphate de tétrasodiumChelatingAlcool benzyliqueFragranceSaccharine sodiqueFragranceHydroxyde de sodiumFragranceDioxyde de titaneFragrance
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Monofluorophosphate de sodium | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Alcool benzylique | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Hydroxyde de sodium | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Dioxyde de titane | Autorisé sous conditions |
What the brand says
The brand’s claims
- Sugar acid neutralizerStatement printed on the packaging
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The brand
Elmex
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Sources
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) — Safety & CIR conclusions
American Cleaning Institute (ACI)
Strengths and Limitations of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as an Irritant Control in Patch Testing (Forkel et al., 2025)
Contact Dermatitis / PubMed (NCBI)
Profile of irritant patch testing with detergents: sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate and alkyl polyglucoside (Löffler, 2003)
Contact Dermatitis — Wiley Online Library
Règlement (CE) n° 1223/2009 du Parlement européen et du Conseil relatif aux produits cosmétiques
EUR-Lex — Commission européenne
Exploring EU regulations: SLS in cosmetics
CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Trust
Transparency & method
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Published on 7/17/2026Updated on 7/17/2026Sources verified on 7/17/2026
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