Stannous Pyrophosphate

INCI: STANNOUS PYROPHOSPHATE

CAS Number
15578-26-4
Function
Oral care agent (anti-tartar/anti-calculus in dentifrices), abrasive
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in OTC oral care products; recognized anticaries/antiplaque agent

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Causes skin irritation (Category 2); serious eye irritation (Category 2A-2B); respiratory tract irritation on inhalation; specific target organ toxicity โ€” repeated exposure, lung (Category 1)

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stannous Pyrophosphate safe in cosmetics?

Causes skin irritation (Category 2); serious eye irritation (Category 2A-2B); respiratory tract irritation on inhalation; specific target organ toxicity โ€” repeated exposure, lung (Category 1) The EU classifies Stannous Pyrophosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Stannous Pyrophosphate allowed in the EU?

Stannous Pyrophosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stannous Pyrophosphate do in cosmetics?

Stannous Pyrophosphate functions as: Oral care agent (anti-tartar/anti-calculus in dentifrices), abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15578-26-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Stannous Pyrophosphate?

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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