Is Stannous Fluoride safe in cosmetics?
Stannous Fluoride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Stannous Fluoride
Also known as: Cap-Tin Mouthrinse, Easygel, EINECS 231-999-3, Gel-Kam, Iradicar SnF2 (+8 more)
INCI: STANNOUS FLUORIDE
Stannous Fluoride (CAS 7783-47-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as fluoride compound used in oral care formulations. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.15%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Stannous Fluoride is classified GHS Danger (H290, H301, H302, H314, H315, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.15%.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
fluoride compound used in oral care formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.15%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stannous Fluoride.
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Short-term Exposure Effects
Corrosive on ingestion. The substance is irritating to the eyes.
Long-term Exposure Effects
The substance may have effects on the teeth and bones (fluorosis).
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (III - Restricted)
Product type: Oral products. Max: 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 %.
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Restricted · max 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 %
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
oral_care
{"cas_number": "7783-47-3", "ingredient_class": "fluoride_source", "function_primary": "Anti-caries agent", "function_secondary": "Anti-gingivitis/anti-plaque agent", "anti_caries_mechanism": "Fluoride incorporation + stannous ion antimicrobial effects", "fluoride_content_ppm_if_applicable": "1100 typical", "fluoride_ion_release_profile": "Rapid but requires stabilization", "remineralization_capac…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Pharmaceutical
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stannous Fluoride.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Cap-Tin Mouthrinse
Easygel
EINECS 231-999-3
Gel-Kam
Iradicar SnF2
Iradicar Stannous Fluoride
Iradicav SnF2
King's Gel-Tin
Omnii-Gel
Stancare
Stanide
Stop Home Treatment
UNII-3FTR44B32Q
Chemical Function
Pharmaceutical
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care; restricted
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
stannous fluoride
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1909079
Adverse Event Associations
28
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stannous Fluoride allowed in the EU?
Stannous Fluoride EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.15%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stannous Fluoride do in cosmetics?
Stannous Fluoride functions as: fluoride compound used in oral care formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7783-47-3.
Is Stannous Fluoride used outside cosmetics?
Stannous Fluoride also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Stannous Fluoride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Stannous Fluoride is classified GHS Danger (H290, H301, H302, H314, H315, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.15%.
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