Potassium fluoride
⚠ EU RestrictedIdentification
CAS Number 7789-23-3
EINECS / EC 232-151-5
CosIng Ref 87609
Chemical Name potassium fluoride
IUPAC Name —
Formula FK
Mol. Weight 58.0967 g/mol
SMILES [F-].[K+]
InChIKey NROKBHXJSPEDAR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Function & Classification
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 15%
Conditions of Use Contains potassium fluoride
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."
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