Cetylamine Hydrofluoride

INCI: CETYLAMINE HYDROFLUORIDE

CAS Number
3151-59-5
Function
Oral care agent (anticaries/fluoride source)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.15%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA regulated as OTC anticaries active ingredient under OTC Drug Monograph when used in oral care

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Fluoride-containing compound with strict concentration limits; restricted to oral care products; requires Contains fluoride labeling in EU; risk of fluorosis with overexposure.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetylamine Hydrofluoride safe in cosmetics?

Fluoride-containing compound with strict concentration limits; restricted to oral care products; requires Contains fluoride labeling in EU; risk of fluorosis with overexposure. The EU classifies Cetylamine Hydrofluoride as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetylamine Hydrofluoride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cetylamine Hydrofluoride do in cosmetics?

Cetylamine Hydrofluoride functions as: Oral care agent (anticaries/fluoride source). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3151-59-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetylamine Hydrofluoride?

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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