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Annex III Entry 42 14/05/2013

Ammonium fluorosilicate

Key data

Annex
Entry number
42

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Record details

Chemical name

Ammonium fluorosilicate

Chemical / IUPAC name

Ammonium hexafluorosilicate

Product type

Maximum concentration

0.15% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15%

Warnings

Contains ammonium 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."

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2013/344

SCCS opinions

  • Opinion concerning the Safety of Fluorine Compounds in Oral Hygiene Products for Children under the Age of 6 years
  • Opinion on the Safety of Fluorine Compounds in Oral Hygiene Products for Children under the Age of 6 Years
  • Clarification on the Opinions SCCNFP/0653/03 and SCCP/0882/05 on the Safety of Fluorine Compounds in Oral Hygiene Products for Children under the Age of 6 Years

Identified ingredients

  • AMMONIUM FLUOROSILICATE

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