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SODIUM FLUORIDE

CAS 7681-49-4 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A dental ingredient — strengthens tooth enamel and prevents cavities. Safe at toothpaste levels (0.1-0.15%); the dose makes the poison if swallowed in bulk.

Function

ANTIPLAQUEORAL CARE

Skin benefits

  • Cavity prevention
  • Enamel strengthening

Known concerns

  • Acutely toxic at high doses
  • Fluorosis from chronic overuse

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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