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AMMONIUM FLUORIDE

Ammonium fluoride is a fluoride salt having ammonium (NH4+) as the counterion.

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 4QT928IM0A · registered name AMMONIUM FLUORIDE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Ammonium fluoride is a fluoride salt having ammonium (NH4+) as the counterion. It is a fluoride salt and an ammonium salt.

Source: PubChem

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 ammonium fluoride. - For toothpastes containing between 0.1-0.15% fluoride unless it is already labeled as contra (eg , only for adults) must show in its labeling the following: "children of 6 years and younger: use an amount the size of a pea under adult supervision during brushing to minimize the risk of ingestion in case of intake of fluoride from other. sources consult a dentist or doctor. b.- Contains ammonium fluoride. -Keep out of the reach of children. No use in children under 6 years

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 ammonium 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 ammonium 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

Korea’s toxic-substance GHS classification: Danger · H315 (category 2) · H331 (category 3) · H301 (category 3) · +1 more

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 33 · 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/33

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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

Names & identifiers

AMMONIUM FLUORIDEINCI암모늄플루오라이드Korean label name (MFDS standard)Ammonium fluoride ((NH4)F)Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
12125-01-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
235-185-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID6050463
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID6029464
IUPAC
Ammonium fluoride
Molecular formula
FH4N
Molecular weight
37.037 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 14 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 specified4
  • Surface modifier3
  • Plating agent2
  • Cleaning agent1
  • Pharmaceutical (EPA)1
  • Etching agent1
  • Chemical reaction regulator1
  • Intermediate1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

4 skin studies and 3 eye studies are on record.

Classed as highly irritating2

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 7 studies
  • Classification not possible
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Classification not possible
    Skin Sensitization · Screening
  • Category 8.2C (Category 1C)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Skin corrosion - category 1
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2
    Eye Irritation · Screening
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 2
    Eye Irritation · Screening

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 20