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Ammonium Fluoride

The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.

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Regulatory decision and full conditions

Status
Restricted
Legal role
Binding rule
Regulatory summary
The consolidated GB Cosmetics Regulation lists this record in Annex III.
Conditions and restrictions
Oral products · 0,15% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15% · Contains ammonium 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.

Substance identity

Official source name
Ammonium Fluoride
CAS
12125-01-8
EC
235-185-9
Identity mapping
cas_number
Linked ingredient
AMMONIUM FLUORIDE
Search this identity across the siteCAS 12125-01-8EC 235-185-9

Linked CosIng identity data

Names and aliases

AMMONIUM FLUORIDE

CosIng description: Ammonium fluoride

EU inventory restriction note: III/33

Recorded cosmetic function: ANTIPLAQUE, ORAL CARE

Function pages:ANTIPLAQUE, ORAL CARE

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Cross-market snapshot for this identity

Exact linked records currently present in this site. An absent market means no imported exact match, not permission to use the substance.

6 market datasets
PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12125-01-8
CAS 12125-01-8PubChem CID 25516

Verified chemistry for CAS 12125-01-8

Ammonium fluoride

IUPAC name
azanium fluoride
Molecular formula
FH4N
Molecular weight
37.037 g/mol
Exact mass
37.032777294 Da
Monoisotopic mass
37.032777294 Da
Topological polar surface area
1.0 Ų
Molecular complexity
0.0
Formal charge
0
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
2
Covalent units
2

Names and synonyms reported to PubChem

Ammonium fluoride ((NH4)F)Fluoruro amonicoAmmonium fluorureNeutral ammonium fluorideFluorure d'ammoniumFluorek amonowy4QT928IM0ACHEBI:66871
16 more reported names
RefChem:5548235-185-9NH4Fazanium;fluorideammonium monofluorideFluorek amonowy [Polish]Ammonium fluorure [French]Fluoruro amonico [Spanish]Fluorure d'ammonium [French]CCRIS 2285HSDB 6287EINECS 235-185-9UN2505UNII-4QT928IM0Aammonia hydrofluorideEC 235-185-9
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External database identifiers
Advanced structure statistics
Defined atom stereocentres
0
Undefined atom stereocentres
0
Defined bond stereocentres
0
Undefined bond stereocentres
0
3D conformers
0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
SMILES
[NH4+].[F-]
InChI
InChI=1S/FH.H3N/h1H;1H3
InChIKey
LDDQLRUQCUTJBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match25516

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: Begin first aid as quickly as possible.; INHALATION: remove to fresh air.; INGESTION: perform gastric lavage with limewater or 1% calcium chloride solution; support respiration; call a physician.; EYES: flush with water for 15 min.; consult physician.; SKIN: shower immediately with large quantities of water; remove all contaminated clothing in the shower at once; consult physician. (USCG, 1999) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • ERG2024, Guide 154 (Ammonium fluoride): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P316, P321, P330, P361+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H311 (98.7%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H314 (14.7%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318 (16.7%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331 (99.9%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 3035 reports by companies from 19 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P260, P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Signal: Warning Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Industry Uses: Semiconductor and photovoltaic agent; Processing aids not otherwise specified; Plating agent; Other; Intermediate; Etching agent; Surface modifier; Cleaning agent Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Sources/Uses: Used in etching and frosting glass; as antiseptic in brewing beer; for preserving wood; in printing and dyeing textiles; and as mothproofing agent; [HSDB] Used as a wet etchant in semiconductor manufacturing at a standard concentration of 40%; [CSH, p. 46] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry]; Applying Wood Preservatives [Category: Other]; Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]; Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry]; Glass Manufacturing [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: Etching and frosting glass, as antiseptic in brewing beer; preserving wood; in printing and dyeing textiles; as mothproofing agent Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Fluorides; analytical chemistry Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Ammonium fluoride is available principally as a laboratory reagent. If it is needed in large quantities, one mole of aqueous ammonia can be mixed with one mole of the more readily available ammonium bifluoride. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Official source and provenance

Registered source
Great Britain Cosmetics Regulation — consolidated Annexes II–VI and amendments
Source reference
GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 33
Source record ID
III-33
Source version
2026-08-15
Source language
English
Translation status
Original is English
Effective date
2026-08-15
Source updated
2026-08-19
Snapshot checked
2026-08-30 04:51 UTC
Validation method
legislation.gov.uk XML table parse; {'II': 1758, 'III': 326, 'IV': 154, 'V': 57, 'VI': 34}
SHA-256
e3a386d950f54c6e7a7f9e784d1bd46e52de725137e89d5630709824475215d8

Registered dataset notes

Dataset coverage
Complete consolidated GB Annexes II–VI, with later amendments versioned separately
Authority note
Binding GB schedules and versioned amendments to retained Regulation 1223/2009; applies to England, Wales and Scotland, not Northern Ireland
Source licence
Open Government Licence v3.0 / Crown copyright
Attribution
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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How this record fits the market dataset

2329
current Great Britain records
326
records marked Restricted
2329
records from this source version
2015
market records with CAS identity

Status distribution

Permitted list with conditions: 245Prohibited: 1758Restricted: 326

Condition text is present on 517 of 2329 current records. An empty condition field is interpreted according to the record type above; it is never converted into an unrestricted-use claim.

Great Britain market context

Complete consolidated annex dataset

Coverage version: GB retained Regulation 1223/2009 schedules, effective 15 August 2026

Current consolidated Annexes II–VI for England, Scotland and Wales.

Verification checklist

  1. Confirm INCI/CAS/EC identity.
  2. Review every current GB Annex II–VI match.
  3. Check commencement dates and later statutory instruments.
  4. Verify SCPN, responsible-person, safety-report and labelling duties.

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Verification workflow and record completeness

Before using this result in a compliance decision

  1. Confirm that “Ammonium Fluoride” and every CAS/EC identifier refer to the material in your supplier specification.
  2. Confirm INCI/CAS/EC identity.
  3. Review every current GB Annex II–VI match.
  4. Check commencement dates and later statutory instruments.
  5. Verify SCPN, responsible-person, safety-report and labelling duties.
  6. Document the source version and recheck the regulator before manufacture, notification or market placement.

Fields available in this record

  • Official substance nameAvailable
  • CASAvailable
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  • Separate condition textAvailable
  • Effective dateAvailable
  • Snapshot hash and methodAvailable

Questions this page answers

This substance is not unrestricted: cosmetic use is subject to the conditions in the cited official record. Check product type, body area, concentration, purity and warning requirements before deciding whether a formulation is compliant.

If this row does not reproduce conditions, open the cited official detail because omission does not mean unrestricted use. No annex match is not approval and does not cover Northern Ireland, which follows the applicable EU framework.

The record cites GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 33, source version 2026-08-15. Open the official source.

No. CAS helps resolve identity, but jurisdictions can classify the same substance differently and can apply different product scopes, limits, warnings and transition dates.

Stable citation

Ammonium Fluoride. GB Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III, entry 33. Great Britain. Source version 2026-08-15. CosIng Checker regulatory record: https://cosingchecker.com/regulations/gb/records/6153/

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Interpretation and limits for Great Britain

This substance is not unrestricted: cosmetic use is subject to the conditions in the cited official record.

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How to interpret the legal role

The cited row forms part of a binding rule or legally incorporated list for this market.

Evidence on this page

  • Recorded outcome: Restricted
  • Legal role: Binding rule
  • Source version: 2026-08-15
  • Effective date: 2026-08-15

What it does not prove

No annex match is not approval and does not cover Northern Ireland, which follows the applicable EU framework.

Further authoritative substance research

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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards

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Japan NITE-CHRIP

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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

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