Cetylamine Hydrofluoride
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Cetylamine Hydrofluoride is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Cetylamine hydrofluoride is an organic fluoride compound used primarily in oral hygiene cosmetic products such as toothpaste and mouthwash. It is listed in EU Annex III with a specific limit of 0.15% calculated as fluorine, and where mixed with other permitted fluorine compounds, the total fluorine concentration must not exceed this level. At permitted concentrations, it serves as a caries-preventive agent by promoting remineralisation of tooth enamel.
Skin benefits
- Caries prevention in oral care
- Fluoride for tooth enamel remineralisation
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restricted to 0.15% F
- Fluoride overexposure risk (fluorosis)
- Total F from all sources must not exceed 0.15%
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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