Good Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Calcium Fluoride

INCI: CALCIUM FLUORIDE

CAS Number
7789-75-5
Function
Oral care agent (anticaries)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.15%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA OTC Monograph anticaries agent; regulated under 21 CFR 355

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Expert Verdict

Fluoride can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis at elevated concentrations; strictly limited to oral care products only; cannot be used in skin-care, leave-on, or rinse-off body products; mandatory labeling required; ingestion risk in children.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Fluoride safe in cosmetics?

Fluoride can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis at elevated concentrations; strictly limited to oral care products only; cannot be used in skin-care, leave-on, or rinse-off body products; mandatory labeling required; ingestion risk in children. The EU classifies Calcium Fluoride as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Calcium Fluoride allowed in the EU?

Calcium Fluoride EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.15%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Calcium Fluoride do in cosmetics?

Calcium Fluoride functions as: Oral care agent (anticaries). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7789-75-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Fluoride?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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