Nicomethanol Hydrofluoride
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fluoride source used in oral care cosmetics at a maximum of 0.15% total fluorine concentration, providing anticaries protection as regulated under EU Annex III.
Nicomethanol hydrofluoride is listed in EU Annex III/1 (substances in oral hygiene products) with a strict maximum fluorine concentration of 0.15% to prevent fluorosis risk. This restriction applies across all fluoride sources in a given product. While effective for caries prevention, the narrow therapeutic window and requirement for precise formulation control place this ingredient in a moderate-risk category for oral cosmetics specifically.
Skin benefits
- Anti-caries protection in oral hygiene products
Known concerns
- Fluoride source — restricted to 0.15% total F in EU oral cosmetics
- Risk of dental fluorosis if overused or swallowed
- Specific to oral care only — not for skin application
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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