Sensodyne sensodyne gentle whitening uk
Sensodyne Sensodyne sensodyne gentle whitening uk lists 16 ingredients on its label, 16 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Gentle whitening toothpaste with Potassium Nitrate and Fluoride. PEG-6 and Alumina aid friction. Betaine for mild foam. Factory note: Verify compatibility of PEG-6 with inorganic powders to prevent emulsion breaking or powder rising, affecting visual stability.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ABRASIVE
- Hydrated SilicaAlumina
- HUMECTANT
- SorbitolPEG-6
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Pentasodium Triphosphate
- ORAL CARE
- Potassium Nitrate
Other ingredients
AromaTitanium DioxideSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCocamidopropyl BetaineXanthan GumSodium HydroxideSodium SaccharinSodium Fluoride
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentasodium Triphosphate | BUFFERING, CHELATING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Nitrate | ORAL CARE, SOOTHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-6 | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Aroma | FLAVOURING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Saccharin | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, FLAVOURING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Fluoride | ANTIPLAQUE, ORAL CARE · 限制 III/31 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Pentasodium Triphosphate
- Water-soluble chelator and pH adjuster; softens hard water and stabilizes formulation, mild irritation at high conc.
- Potassium Nitrate
- Oral care agent for whitening/desensitization; oxidizing, avoid reducing agents/phenols.
- PEG-6
- Low-MW humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids active penetration, PEG derivatives require purity checks, high levels may sensitise
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.
- Aroma
- Blended fragrance; may contain EU-listed allergens, check for sensitizers in sensitive individuals.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Saccharin
- High-potency sweetener for oral care products to improve taste; well-tolerated at low levels, no known irritancy.
- Sodium Fluoride
- Fluoride for antiplaque/oral care; restrict to oral products and control concentration
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion.
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