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ALUMINUM FLUORIDE

Aluminium trifluoride is an aluminium coordination entity.

Molecular structure

Definition

Aluminium trifluoride is an aluminium coordination entity.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII Z77H3IKW94 · registered name ALUMINUM FLUORIDE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Prevents plaqueANTIPLAQUECares for the mouthORAL CARE

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Toothpastes (b) Mouthwashes
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 0.15% expressed as fluorine. When it is mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted, the maximum concentration fluoride total must not exceed 0.15%
  • Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : a) - Contains aluminum fluoride. For toothpaste containing 0.1% -0.15% fluoride, except if is already included that is contraindicated for children (e.g. “for adult use only”) it must contain the following warning: “Children under 6 years: Use an amount like a pea size, with adult supervision during brushing to minimize swallowing. If you ingest fluoride from other sources, consult your doctor or dentist" b) - Contains aluminum fluoride. - Keep out of children reach. - Do not use in children under 6 years old.

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : Oral hygiene products
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.15% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15%.
  • Other limitations and requirements : Thailand only 0.11% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.11%.
  • Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : • Contains aluminium fluoride • Children of 6 years and under: Use a pea sized amount for supervised brushing to minimize swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor(12)

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : Oral products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 %
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : Contains aluminium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. “for adult use only”) the following labelling is obligatory: “Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor.”

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 34 · maximum concentration 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 % · applies to Oral products

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/34 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ALUMINUM FLUORIDEINCIAluminium fluoride (AlF3)Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
7784-18-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
232-051-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID8030712
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID6010712
IUPAC
Aluminium trifluoride
Molecular formula
AlF3
Molecular weight
83.97675 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Odour
odourless
pH
4.5
Melting/freezing point
1276 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
1537 ℃
Vapour pressure
1 ㎜Hg (1238℃)
Water solubility
&amp, gt, =5.3 - &amp, lt, =9.4 ㎎/ℓ (20℃)
Relative density
3.10
Molecular weight
84.0

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 10 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Processing aids not otherwise specified2
  • Pigment2
  • Intermediate1
  • Chemical reaction regulator1
  • Catalyst1
  • Filler1
  • Conductive agent1
  • Pharmaceutical (EPA)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

5 skin studies and 4 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 9 studies
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) - 2002 according to EU Method B.42 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) - 2008 according to EPA OPPTS 870.2600 (Skin Sensitisation) - 2003
  • Classification not possible
    Skin Sensitization · Screening
  • Classification not possible
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Category 2
    Eye Irritation · Screening
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2
    Eye Irritation · Screening
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) - 1987 followed, reliability score based on 2002 guideline according to EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) - 1992 according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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