Clorets

The barcode 45075421 is associated with Clorets, a brand of mints produced by Reynolds American Inc. (now part of Reynolds Consumer Products). Here are the key details:

Product Overview

• Type: Lozenge/mint (typically peppermint-flavored, containing menthol and chlorine dioxide for breath freshening).
• Common Variants: Original Clorets (menthol-based), Clorets Cool Mint, or other regional flavors.
• Manufacturer: Reynolds Consumer Products (a subsidiary of Reynolds Tobacco Company).
• Packaging: Typically sold in blister packs or small tubes, often in quantities of 24–48 lozenges.

Key Components & Warnings

1. Chlorine Dioxide (Clorets’ Active Ingredient)
   • The primary breath-freshening agent in Clorets.
   • Regulatory Status: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for short-term use in oral products, but not for ingestion.
   • Concerns:
     • Skin/Irritation Risk: Direct contact with broken lozenges can cause chemical burns or irritation (especially in eyes or mucous membranes).
     • Inhalation Hazard: Inhaling powder from crushed lozenges may irritate the lungs.
     • Allergic Reactions: Rare, but possible in sensitive individuals (e.g., to menthol or other additives).
     • Not for Children: Lozenge packaging often includes warnings to keep out of reach of children due to choking hazards if swallowed whole.