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Potassium Fluorosilicate

Antiplaque oral care Restricted — conditions apply
CAS
16871-90-2 Opens the substance record on PubChem
EC
240-896-2
Status
Restricted — conditions apply · Annex III, entry 41
Maximum
0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compoun
Conditions
Contains potassium fluorosilicate 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."
In brief
Potassium fluorosilicate is a fluoride-containing salt used in oral care products such as toothpaste. It is included to help reduce plaque build-up on teeth.
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